When we rank and categorise individuals, we hinder their ability to collaborate and work effectively. Recognising that rank is a human social construct, (and an unnecessary one at that), means we can choose to change the narrative. To become equal participants in achieving our organisational visions; and harness a collective intelligence far greater than any one individual alone could possess.
Category: Organisational Behaviour
27. Nope, they’re not trying to make life difficult.
Most often, what turns out to be less than ideal for us, is actually a byproduct of behaviour benefitting an other.
13. The Folly of Punishments Part 1.
Whilst we may have been conditioned to believe threatening another with punishment can control their behaviour for the better, it quite often induces the opposite effect.
7. We Are A Needy Species, Part 1.
Quite often what we translate as 'bad behaviour' is actually an attempt to meet a need of some sort. Needs theories are vast. In this article, we cover a few that have arisen over the years.