At least once every five years every form should be put on trial for its life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Organizations should regularly evaluate whether their current forms and structures are still necessary or effective.
- In plain terms
- Review your processes every few years to see if they still make sense.
- What can you take from it?
- Regularly audit your systems to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What outdated form in your life needs scrutiny?
- How often should you reset your rules?
Another view
Some stable forms may not need frequent scrutiny.
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