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What does it mean?
Confusion immobilizes people; autonomy and knowledge strengthen organizations.
In plain terms
Too much confusion stops people; finding things out boosts vigor.
What can you take from it?
Encourage self-learning to build organizational strength.

Where it applies

  • team management
  • activism
  • education

Putting it to work

  • democratizing information
  • training programs
  • transparency efforts

Questions to consider

  • How does confusion weaken groups?
  • What empowers people to act?

Another view

Some situations require centralized guidance over autonomy.

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