The Threat of Pigeons and Other Fundamentalist

The Threat of Pigeons and Other Fundamentalists:

"People in power usually want to stay there. And one way they think they can do this is by enforcing rigid adherence to a set of principles that they believe are responsible for their organization's success. By requiring employees to abide by these superstitions -- better known as company policies -- rather than examining the facts, they build organizations that appear streamlined. In fact, they're doomed."

Again, Seth Godin stimulates thought and discussion. There are some that will dismiss this out of hand as wrong; others that will adopt it as what is wrong with every company in America. If you are going to be around that many pigeons, don't wear your good hat and shoes! Some values transcend time and should never be abandoned; some things are thought of as values, but really harken back to a former age of management styles and don't work today. The key for those who seek to lead is to be willing to recognize the pigeons; even when it is themselves, and adjust the things that stand in the way of break away growth.

BTW, those that realize the policy is wrong, but enforce rigid adherence to remain in power are neither leaders or managers. They are exploiters and they are a cancer in any organization they touch. True leaders have the responsibility to stockholders to identify and remove them before they drive too many good associates away.

Quick question: how does the 3pm Check-in rule that is rigidly enforced by most hotels serve the customers? Or is it just pigion @#$@#%^**!!!! :)