Spiral Dynamics is a model and language which describes the development of people, organisations and society. It helps us understand the value systems (what they care about and what motivates them) of different people and organisations, as they move through distinct stages of development.

Resources:

• Spiral Dynamics on Wikipedia: the link also contains the various colors and it's representation
• Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership and Change
• Spiral Dynamics Test
• The Upward Flow of Human Development