The Six-Animal Model

A Practical Guide to Understanding and Managing Group Dynamics

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The Book

Dr Simon McCallum is writing a comprehensive guide to the Six-Animal Model — from the theoretical foundations in Self-Determination Theory to practical workshops you can run with your own teams.

What's Inside

Table of Contents - The Six-Animal Model book

Part I: Foundations

Why groups fail, the theoretical framework behind the model, and how Self-Determination Theory connects to team roles.

Part II: The Animals

Deep dives into each of the six animal roles — Bear, Wolf, Cat, Puppy, Owl, and Rabbit — with real-world examples.

Part III: Application

Multi-classing, group diagnosis, running workshops, and adapting the model for neurodiversity and digital teams.

Appendices

The complete quiz, printable worksheets, and ready-to-use facilitation materials for your own sessions.

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