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The principle of collective leadership is elementary for a proletarian party and for a party of the Lenin type. Nevertheless, we must emphasize this old truth, because for about 20 years we have had practically no collective leadership; there flourished the cult of the individual which was condemned first by Marx and then by Lenin. And this, of course, could not but reflect negatively on the position of the party and its work.

Anastas Mikoyan#2

LeadershipPoliticsPowerCollaborationGovernanceManagementOrganization

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker emphasizes the importance of collective leadership over individual rule within political parties.
In plain terms
A party needs collective leadership, not one person ruling.
What can you take from it?
Share leadership power within organizations.

Where it applies

  • organizational governance
  • political party structure
  • management

Putting it to work

  • establish shared governance
  • avoid centralized control

Questions to consider

  • Is shared leadership always better?
  • How do you balance speed and input?

Another view

Collective leadership can sometimes slow decision-making.

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