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From Chapter 6 of Quantum Storytelling by David Boje, Tanya Akins Cane, and Doug Breckenridge
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Rating Scale: 1 = Strongly Monologic | 5 = Strongly Polyphonic

Section 1: Voice Distribution

Score: 0/15
1:Same 2-3 people speak 80%+ of the time
3:Roughly half the group contributes regularly
5:All voices participate roughly equally
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
1:Decisions clearly predetermined; "input" is performative
3:Input sometimes influences outcomes
5:Diverse perspectives genuinely shape final decisions
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
1:Ideas only gain traction when endorsed by senior leaders
3:Good ideas sometimes succeed regardless of source
5:Ideas evaluated on merit regardless of who proposes them
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic

Section 2: Narrative Complexity

Score: 0/15
1:Organization insists on single "aligned" narrative
3:Some contradictions acknowledged but quickly resolved
5:Multiple contradictory perspectives can coexist productively
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
1:Leaders unaware of or deny shadow stories exist
3:Leaders vaguely aware but don't engage directly
5:Leaders actively surface and explore shadow narratives
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
1:Ambiguity creates anxiety; quick closure demanded
3:Some tolerance for productive ambiguity
5:Organization comfortable sitting in tension without premature resolution
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic

Section 3: Finalization Patterns

Score: 0/15
1:People quickly labeled and labels stick (high/low performer, strategic/tactical)
3:Some opportunity to evolve beyond initial impressions
5:Organization actively resists fixed labels; people can surprise
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
1:"Not ready" or "not a fit" judgments rarely reconsidered
3:Some second chances or reassessments possible
5:Growth and change explicitly expected and supported
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
1:Disagreement interpreted as disloyalty or poor attitude
3:Constructive disagreement tolerated if framed carefully
5:Dissent actively valued; devil's advocates rewarded
Strongly MonologicStrongly Polyphonic
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