Clare W. Graves

About the Book

No one has influenced our understanding of culture and value systems as much as Clare W. Graves, US American professor of social psychology and originator of the emergent theory of human development. His relevance to the field of consulting and organizational development is indisputable. However, only few authors have dealt with Graves’s original data. This book is the worldwide first summary of Graves’s original studies, audiotapes, and notes, as well as a complete biography and comprehensive explanation of its scientific relevance in regard to human development. Rainer Krumm and Benedikt Parstorfer’s intent is to spread the knowledge and wisdom of Graves and his extensive studies and offer the interested reader a thorough understanding of his original work and various applications.

About the Author

Rainer Krumm is a managerial trainer, consultant and coach. He studied business education and strategic management and has guided, advised, trained and coached international entrepreneurs, top executives and teams in more than 23 countries. He is one of the most experienced international consultants and trainers in the area of corporate culture and change management.

Benedikt Parstorfer is a learning and development trainer, passionate educator and avid public speaker, based in New York City. He holds a graduate degree in organizational psychology and group dynamics and is a certified NLP Trainer. Together with co-author Rainer Krumm, he built and further developed assessment tools based on the Graves model and certified over 120 coaches, consultants and trainers in the tools' application. Originally introduced to Graves' ECLET model during his NLP Trainer certification in Vienna in 2012, he has since then become an expert in and advocate of Graves' work.