L1 Transactional Analysis

• Pertinent to developing people skills is the ability to develop sensitivity. The Four Basic Life Positions is found in the self-help book “I'm OK, You're OK” (1969) by Thomas Anthony Harris

  which is a practical guide to Transactional Analysis developed by Dr. Eric Berne as a method for solving problems in life which provides an insightful way of perceiving relationships and decisions

  that reflects one's personality.
• The internal voices characterized as the Parent, the Adult, and the Child also known as the PAC framework. All of us have Parent, Adult or Child 'data' guiding our thoughts and decisions and it

  is believed that transactional analysis would free up the Adult, which is the reasoning voice. The Adult in us prevents a torment of blind obedience which is the 'Child', or the dictates or prejudice

  of a 'Parent'. Hence these lead us to individual free will.
• IM not OK – Youre OK

  This happens when one does not feel good and the other is good. Hence the first feels inferior with respect to the other. Inferiority and insecurity lead to inefficiency. Hence, lack of productivity due to differences in perception and emotions.
• Im OK - Youre not OK

  In this position, one feels good and the other one does not feel the same. Differences in sentiment and state of mind ensure failure in any situation. Inefficiency caused by low self-

  esteem and inferiority while the other party feels superior to the other leads to failure in the relationship. An example of this is the superior parents and managers bullying or taunting their

  helpless and hopeless children or subordinates.
• Im OK - Youre OK

  This is the ideal situation where both parties feel good about each other. A productive relationship which may lead to greater output. No party feels inferior or superior over each other Both are perceived to be on the same footing. Hence, no amount of anger, resentment

  and other negative emotion would hamper the motivation towards working for the goal. As both parties work comfortably with each other they are contented and invigorated.
• Im not OK - Youre not OK

  This occurs when both are not OK which may lead to unsuccessful activities since both parties are 'not good'. Both parties may feel dominant over each other; hence, no possible productivity

  from the relationship can be expected.