Category: Stages of the Volitional Act

  • The Act of Will vs DMAIC

    The Act of Will vs DMAIC

    This article is part of a series comparing business frameworks with the act of will. Introduction The stages of the act of will, as outlined by Roberto Assagioli, can be compared to the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework used in Lean Six Sigma. Both of these methodologies involve a process-oriented approach to achieving…

  • Psychosynthesis

    Psychosynthesis is an approach to personal development and psychology developed by Roberto Assagioli. It has since been developed and extended further by various other individuals and groups. For general information see the Wikipedia Psychosynthesis entry. Psychosynthesis Concept of the Will The concepts relating to the will originated with Roberto Assagioli teachings. See Roberto Assagioli’s Concept…

  • Stages of the Volitional Act

    The following is from The Act of Will, Chapter 11, pages 135-139 The act of will consists of six sequential phases or stages. They are: The Purpose, Aim, or Goal, based on Evaluation, Motivation, and Intention Deliberation Choice and Decision Affirmation: the Command, or “Fiat,” of the Will Planning and Working Out a Program Direction…