Interactive Spine Mapper

An interactive web application that guides users through applying the Spine Model (Needs > Values > Principles > Practices > Tools) to their specific organizational or personal challenges.

The Interactive Spine Mapper is a digital tool that makes the Spine Model framework accessible and actionable for individuals and organizations. It provides a guided, interactive experience for working through the hierarchical structure of Needs, Values, Principles, Practices, and Tools.

Key Features

The tool helps users:

  1. Identify Core Needs: Start by articulating the fundamental needs that drive your situation or challenge
  2. Define Values: Explore what values emerge from those needs and matter most in your context
  3. Establish Principles: Develop guiding principles that align with your values
  4. Design Practices: Create specific practices that embody your principles
  5. Select Tools: Choose tools that support your practices and serve your higher-level needs

Interactive Experience

The mapper provides:

  • Guided Flow: Step-by-step process through each level of the spine
  • Contextual Prompts: Helpful questions and examples at each stage
  • Visual Mapping: Clear visualization of relationships between spine levels
  • Export Capabilities: Save and share your completed spine mappings
  • Templates: Pre-built starting points for common organizational scenarios

This tool complements the conceptual framework documented at SpineModel.info by providing a practical, hands-on way to apply the model to real situations.


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