Establishment stage (25-44 years) is the period when the individual, having gained an appropriate position in the chosen field of work, strives to secure the initial position and pursue chances for further advancement. This stage involves three developmental tasks. The first task is stabilizing or securing one place in the organization by adapting to the organization’s requirements and performing job duties satisfactorily. The next task is the consolidation of one’s position by manifesting positive work attitudes and productive habits along with building favorable coworker relations. The third task is to obtain advancement to new levels of responsibility.
Under the neck idea generation model, Tracy's idea would be considered irrelevant as it low on all three measures: value, usefulness and novelty. If an idea is high on usefulness and value under this model however but low on novelty, it would have the quality of improvement as it is seen to have potential and can be improved upon.
