"The multitude which does not reduce itself to unity is confusion."
Blaise Pascal
17th century French Mathematician
17th century French Mathematician
You know what he's saying don't you? In the end, groups must come to consensus of action, if not total agreement concerning how they got there, otherwise confusion results.
And with confusion the probability of contradictory action, even lack of action, increases significantly.
We don't have to see things the same way but we do need to agree regarding what we will do, regardless of our differences.
And with confusion the probability of contradictory action, even lack of action, increases significantly.
We don't have to see things the same way but we do need to agree regarding what we will do, regardless of our differences.
That probably is what's wrong with many working groups and meetings. The group knows they will discuss the topic at hand but does not have a common goal of actually reaching consensus.
ReplyDeleteGood point Lyle.
ReplyDeleteNo meeting should start without agreement as to what it's purpose is. And by purpose, I don't mean to discuss something.