Spiral Dynamics is a systems science model for viewing the dynamic interplay of adaptive responses in complex environments, founded on the work of Clare W. Graves. It proposes a meta-theoretical structure that perceives living systems as a layered order of levels of existence, each with its own code of values, meaning-making, and beliefs. It provides a useful lens for understanding shifts in individuals, cultures, and collective beliefs as they navigate changing conditions, in order to adapt and thrive.

See also: systems thinking, complexity, systems theory, relational process, transcontextual