Change from Chaotic to Bureaucratic Experience

The fundamental nature of this transitional space is that there is a flight from distressing chaotic experience combined with a willingness to confront (fight) others within the group or organization. Group and organization members are sufficiently motivated by their anxiety-ridden chaotic experience to speak to a desire for structure and order to gain control over the chaos. Those who continue to actively contribute to the chaos and oppose the emerging desire to gain some sense of control must be overcome. Initially there may exist a combative relationship with organization members who prefer the highly individualized and unaccountable aspects of the chaotic experience. They feel less distressed by the presence of chaos and its threat to group and organizational survival. These individuals speak to issues of personal autonomy, creativity and tolerance of ambiguity while suggesting that bureaucratic control will be overwhelming, filled with red tape and more unacceptable than the chaos. In contrast, many of those feeling the most distressed by the chaos steadfastly pursue by every means available establishing dependable and rational order. They are willing to support anyone who volunteers leadership that promises to achieve this desired outcome.