I think one of the great, great problems... is confusing people to the point where they become immobile. In fact, the more things people can find out for themselves, the more vigor the organization is going to have.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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