It is not unusual for a project to be deeply embedded in one’s value system. Many people invest substantial time and money in political campaigns, public causes, or various public service activities. A church or synagogue or other type of religious institution plays a major role in the lives of many individuals. We also found several instances where the establishment of a home went well beyond the normal level of concern and became a special project. A coach can assist in helping their client identify the embedded values that undergird and help to sustain a challenging project. The coach can also help their client identify the ways in which a cherished project fits with (and at times competes with) other life priorities.
In some instances, a project overlaps with one or more of the other roles of generativity we have identified. Many partners mutually invest substantial time and money in political campaigns, public causes, or various public service activities. A church or synagogue or other type of religious institution plays a major role in the lives of many individuals. In some instances, a project overlaps with one or more of the other roles of generativity we have identified. Generativity Four (and Three) are alive and well! A professional coach can provide insights and guidance regarding ways in which several different generative roles can complement one another and even be integrated (such as we find in the generative work done by Mick).
The Challenges of Generativity One
Typically, there are two major questions that face any person when they begin a project. The first of these concerns the amount of time and other resources that they will devote to conducting their project. Chronic stress, due to shortages, rather than acute crises often influence and can even destroy the health of an individual. We must place project management at the top of the list that demand scarce resources. The second question concerns the ways in which a project will be managed. This can be just as stress-ridden and conflict-filled as the problem of scarce resources. We examine both of these stormy issues and rely heavily on observations that participants in our Nevada County, California, Sage Leadership Project have made about Generativity One. We also point to ways in which a coach can help their client successful confront these Generative One challenges.
Time and Money
In the case of projects, the issue of time is often compounded by a concern for the appropriate and feasible allocation of money. How much do I want to invest in this new business? How much can I afford in terms of veterinary and boarding costs for my cherished dog or horse? Where do we find the money to remodel our prized kitchen? In the case of the forementioned Larry and Harold, the remodeling of their home required the entangling of finances for the first time in their relationship. The financing of their home was, according to Harold, “like our marriage.” He went on later to point out, “our relationship has evolved into that of a married couple. We’re comfortable . . . much more domesticated. The house is indicative of our lives; it’s a blend of both of us. I like garage sales for clothes and furniture. Larry likes nice things.”
Larry and Harold had been successful in building their joint project (home and lifestyle) largely because they had honored and made use of their individual differences. Larry is the “financial caretaker,” “the designated driver,” “the vacation planner.” Conversely, Harold is the “navigator, cook, buys groceries, and cleans.” Harold is also the “spokesman and the social planner.” Larry is more “assertive,” whereas Harold is “the more verbal one.” They move eloquently together, allowing each other to take the lead at various points in their relationship, particularly with reference to their prized project of having a beautiful home.
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