System Self-Diagnosis Tool | Team & Project Reflection in Barcelona
- arema-arega
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 5
HOW IT WORKS
The SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS TOOL is designed to help you reflect on the state of your SYSTEM, whether it’s a sports team, company, government body, band, school, community, or any collective structure.
WHERE THIS CONCEPT COMES FROM
It is based on ancient principles using archetypical elements to represent the symbiotic relationships and interdependencies among the parts of your system.
Each element corresponds to a phase of system functioning, offering insight into both the micro (individual) and macro (team or organization) dynamics.
PHASES
ACTIVATION (Fire)
The beginning or start of the system: energy input, initiation, spark of action
STRUCTURE (Earth)
Frameworks or containers: organization, rules, roles, and constraints
CONNECTION (Air)
Relations, communications, concepts, and interactions: opposition, comparison, dialogue
INTEGRATION (Water)
Adaptation, transformation, and evolution: learning, resilience, cleansing, support and system maturity
PARALLEL PRINCIPLES
Air activates Fire: Ideas spark action.
Water slows Fire: Integration takes time compared to rapid activation.
Earth fosters both Water and Fire: Strong frameworks support energetic actions and transformative processes.
COMPLEMENTARY AND OPPOSITE FORCES INTERACTION
Crisis and friction are both catalysts and challenges. What allows us to distinguish them is our perspective.
By reflecting on how to use these forces in favor of system evolution, we can transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Understanding these dynamics is key for both surviving and evolving, as every tension or conflict within a system carries the potential to generate new energy, insight, and adaptation.
SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS TOOL - STEP BY STEP
HOW TO USE IT
Go through the questions for each phase.
Answer Yes or No to indicate whether your system is functioning effectively in that area.
Identify strengths (Yes) and areas for improvement (No).
FEEDBACK
After completing the questionnaire, you will see a button that displays structured feedback for each phase, including:
Phase Name – Identifies which phase the feedback applies to.
Phase Meaning – Reminds you of the role this phase plays in your system.
What Your System Needs – Key action words to inspire movement and strengthen this phase.
Helpful Actions – Practical steps to improve, stabilize, or enhance your system.
This allows you to reflect on your system’s current state and take actionable steps without disrupting its natural dynamics, helping you align energy, structure, communication, and evolution for maximum system potential.
TOOL ECOSYSTEM
This tool is part of a set of tools created for The Decision-Making & Team Roles Workshop in Barcelona, a reflective team-building experience designed to:
Help individuals and teams understand their roles
Improve communication
Align decisions with purpose
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SUMMARY / FAQ:
Q: What is the System Self-Diagnosis Tool?
A: A reflective framework to evaluate the health and performance of teams and systems, using archetypical elements.
Q: Who can use this tool?
A: Sports teams, companies, schools, bands, communities, or any collective system.
Q: Where is the workshop held?
A: Barcelona, Spain, designed for team-building, role alignment, and decision-making reflection.
Q: How do I use the tool?
A: Answer Yes/No questions for each phase and get structured feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
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