Now Published: Understanding Human Behaviour in a Complex World
27 October 2026
A new book from Dr Shungu H. M’gadzah exploring human behaviour through the Six Stages Framework — from identity, belonging and psychological safety to power, leadership and systems.
WR018 | The Spring of Activation: What Moves Us from Awareness to Action?
25 October 2026
What moves us from emotional awareness to meaningful action? Drawing on the Six Stages Framework, this reflection explores how empathy, belonging, loyalty, fear and psychological safety influence whether we challenge injustice, remain silent or move towards exclusion. Through the metaphor of a trampoline, we examine the forces that hold us still and those that release the energy for activated inclusion.
My Dear White Friend: Why Did I Feel Grateful When a White Man Spoke About Racism?
21 October 2026
What happens when a White man speaks publicly about racism and the experiences of Black women? In this deeply personal My Dear White Friend letter, Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah explores the unexpected mixture of gratitude, relief, irritation and historical awareness she experienced while listening to a White lawyer challenge the Strong Black Woman stereotype. Drawing on the Six Stages Framework, she examines the difference between listening, believing and taking responsibility for meaningful change.

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Latest audio announcements (Spotify and YouTube).

20th September :

🎧 My dear white friend: Your audi recording of the fourth letter has arrived – now on Spotify and YouTube.

MDWF Letter 4: Please don’t make me your textbook

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rkmfcEWgbFuKEWkeeO2R2?si=wJGjeWsQRZ6j3SvQHnfjOA

MDWF Letter 4: YouTube

https://youtu.be/nV78XaBHyHE?si=DPwnSKgoywoVBbnE

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The SSF helps individuals, schools, organisations, and communities better understand human behaviour, bias, belonging, leadership, and inclusion.

Whether your interest is education, neurodiversity, race, disability, gender, workplace culture, or psychological safety, this page will help you navigate the framework and its applications.


Step 1: Understand the Framework

📘 What is the Six Stages Framework?

Learn about the continuum from Stage -6 (Extremist Leadership) to Stage +6 (Transformational Leadership).

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Explore current events, leadership challenges, psychological safety, and inclusion through the framework.

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