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HARP Matrix

Diagnose the psychological and cultural landscape of a team or organization to identify what drives, blocks, or motivates change.

🎯 Purpose

The HARP Matrix helps diagnose the psychological and cultural landscape of a team or organization to identify what drives, blocks, or motivates change. It provides a visual framework for understanding team dynamics and change readiness.

📋 Step-by-Step Process

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Preparation

  • Gather a cross-section of team members (ideally 6–12).
  • Prepare a large whiteboard or digital canvas divided into four quadrants: Propulseurs (Drivers), Repulseurs (Barriers), Empêcheurs (Blockers), Attracteurs (Motivators).
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Facilitation

  • Explain each quadrant with examples.
  • Use sticky notes or digital post-its.
  • Each participant writes down their thoughts for each quadrant.
  • Group and discuss similar items, encouraging open dialogue.
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Synthesis

  • Cluster similar ideas and prioritize the most impactful.
  • Capture direct quotes for authenticity.

Quadrant Explanations

Propulseurs (Drivers)

"What pushes us forward?" Examples: pride, ambition, team spirit

Repulseurs (Barriers)

"What do we want to move away from?" Examples: micromanagement, lack of recognition

Empêcheurs (Blockers)

"What blocks us?" Examples: bureaucracy, lack of resources

Attracteurs (Motivators)

"What draws us to the future?" Examples: innovation, autonomy

📊 Outputs

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HARP Matrix Visual

A photo or digital copy of the completed matrix.

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Summary Report

Top 3–5 items per quadrant, with action recommendations.

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Quotes Database

Real, anonymized statements for future reference.

💡 Practical Tips

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Encourage Honesty

Remind participants that all input is valued.

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Use Color-Coding

Color-code for different teams or roles.

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Track Progress

Revisit the matrix periodically to track progress.

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