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on the individual, independence and power; the other tends to be egalitarian, concerned with the
group, interconnectedness and team-building. In essence both represent two methods for dealing with
change, one static, the other dynamic. This model also exposes two different styles of leadership: the
old style of Problem Solver-Crisis Management-a reactive posture which dominated management in
the 1960's, 70s and 80s, versus the new style of leadership for the 21st century, that of Change
Anticipator-Foresight Management-a proactive process. The model is simple, yet useful, whether one
is dealing with domestic/family difficulties or corporate/institutional concerns.
The choice between reactive and proactive responses can best be illustrated by hurricane Andrew. On
August 24 and 25, 1992, hurricane Andrew struck a most devastating blow to the southern portions of
the states of Florida and Louisiana. Two important lessons on how to deal with change can be learned
from hurricane Andrew