Contributory Behavior Management (CBM)™ Framework
A practical model for transforming toxic patterns into healthy, high-contribution behaviors.
What Is the CBM™ Framework?
Why Behavior Matters More Than Ever
CBM Behavior Spectrum: From Toxic → Neutral → Contributory
At the core of the model is a spectrum with three behavior categories:
1. Toxic Behaviors
These are harmful, draining, or destructive actions that damage relationships and culture. CBM helps individuals recognize toxic patterns without shame — and replace them with healthier alternatives.
2. Neutral Behaviors
Actions that are not harmful, but not helpful. They contribute nothing — and in times of stress, may slip into toxicity. CBM trains people to shift from neutral → contributory through awareness and skill-building.
3. Contributory Behaviors
These strengthen relationships, reduce escalation, and support productivity and civility. CBM is ultimately about increasing the frequency of contributory behaviors — individually and collectively.
How CBM Works
CBM operates in five Steps:
STEP 1 — Assess the Current Behavior Pattern
Using the CBM Assessment, we identify toxic, neutral, and contributory behaviors.
STEP 2 — Map High-Risk Situations
We determine when people are likely to slip into toxic or neutral patterns (e.g., conflict, stress, uncertainty, authority dynamics).
STEP 3 — Create a Behavior Shift Plan
Customized strategies help individuals move toward contributory actions.
STEP 4 — Practice and Reinforce
Through coaching, repetition, and environmental cues.
STEP 5 — Measure Progress
Re-assessment helps track development and guide next steps.
Who CBM Helps
Individuals
- break toxic habits
- develop self-awareness
- replace impulsive reactions
- improve relationships
- build emotional balance
Families
- reduce conflict
- improve communication
- establish civility
- develop healthier patterns
Leaders
- improve authority style
- manage teams with clarity
- reduce reactivity
- foster psychological safety
Teams
- build trust
- reduce toxicity
- increase collaboration
Organizations
- create a civility-based culture
- reduce HR escalations
- improve engagement and performance
Why CBM is Unique
- Behavior is placed on a contribution spectrum
- It integrates relational and systemic impact
- It aligns directly with performance and culture outcomes
- It uses practical, teachable behavior shifts
- It works for individuals, families, and organizations
CBM is simple to understand but transformative in application.
Real Use Cases for CBM
Workplace Conflict Resolution
CBM shows each person how their behavior impacts escalation — and how to shift toward collaboration.
Leadership Coaching
Leaders learn how to regulate themselves, communicate clearly, and build civility-based accountability.
Family Dynamics
Parents and children uncover unhealthy cycles and build healthier patterns.
Performance Improvement
Employees understand what behavioral expectations actually look like.
Culture Transformation
Organizations use CBM to embed civility norms and reshape behavior at scale.
CBM turns emotional chaos into emotional clarity.
How CBM Integrates with the Ecosystem
CBM is one of the core pillars of your ecosystem. It connects with:
WICM™
Shows how wisdom competencies support contributory behavior.
Grip Modulation™
Explains how grip styles shape toxic or contributory actions.
Presence–Engagement Tools™
Links presence and emotional energy to behavior patterns.
RaaS™
Connects contribution to relational subsidies and drains.
HORDE™
Aligns behavioral contribution with relational capacity in roles.
Dashboards & Praxy Avatar Profile Signature (PAPS)™
Provides behavior data for personalized development.
CBM is the behavioral engine of the ecosystem.