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As organisational philosophers, reveals how to recognise and interpret the patterns in modern organisations by understanding the lessons from history, philosophy and science.
In these complex and uncertain times, we encourage a return to fresh observation, simple wisdom and the natural intelligence that is available to people who open their minds.
Examples of lessons: History – the collapse of societies throughout history reveals one common cause: constraining mindsets
Organisations can learn how their attachment to “the best way” to do something can become an ingredient for failure rather than success
"The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing." Publilius Syrus
Philosophy – from the era of Plato through to modern times, philosophers have challenged us to consider “why are we here?”
Organisations can learn to look beyond the challenges of their current problems to remember why their organisation exists and engage people with this purpose
“Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.” Walter Lippmann
Science – diversity and experimentation in nature produce strong and well adapted species
Organisations can learn how to stimulate creativity at all levels in the organisation by nurturing diversity and encouraging experimentation to achieve tangible outcomes
"The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards." Arthur Koestler |