Just as predatory animals follow a similar general design and behave in similar ways, so organizations, especially those in competition with one another, must follow certain design principles if they are to succeed and prevail. Robert Shea animalbehavecompetition share on social
But the more an organization succeeds and prospers, the more it is likely to be diverted from its original ideals, principles and purposes. Robert Shea divertidealorganization Change image and share on social
It often happens that when a person possesses a particular ability to an extraordinary degree, nature makes up for it by leaving him or her incompetent in every other department. Robert Shea abilitydegreedepartment Change image and share on social
Indeed, one of the most successful and influential religious organizations in history, the Society of Jesus, was consciously modeled along military lines by its founder, Ignatius Loyola. Robert Shea consciouslyfounderhistory Change image and share on social
But instead I usually say that, though it may surprise them, I too believe in the necessity of organization. Robert Shea necessityorganizationsurprise Change image and share on social
Of all human inventions the organization, a machine constructed of people performing interdependent functions, is the most powerful. Robert Shea constructfunctionhuman Change image and share on social
Even while we busily attend meetings, contribute money and perform our assigned tasks, we suspect that we may be helping to create a force that is inimical to many values we hold dear. Robert Shea assignattendbusily Change image and share on social
It is instructive, for instance, to trace the computer industry's decline in vision, idealism, creativity, romance and sheer fun as it becomes more and more important and prosperous. Robert Shea computercreativitydecline Change image and share on social
Ultimately we may still ask, why can't humans design a perfect society? Robert Shea designhumanperfect Change image and share on social
