Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Transforming The Enterprise - 5

Mechanism To Follow The Path
The tandem cycle image above illustrates the need for a Knowledge work mechanism to follow the path. Cycling is very similar to Knowledge application. It is not enough to know cycling; one has to practice it to acquire the skill. Further, for the team cycle above, the individuals must not only know cycling but practice it together. This requires time and energy and volition. However, once this barrier is crossed, the simple act of pedaling the tandem mechanism is enough to unite effort and volition with the leader, and achieve greater force in the desired direction. The chain is the heart of the mechanism.

Based on the tandem cycle one may project the nature of the desired Knowledge work mechanism:
  • Must drive members to learn as a team
  • Must synch volition & effort with the leader
  • Must focus individual on a single activity
  • The single activity must drive feedback
  • Delivery: Reality and concerted action.

 The 'pedal' for the mechanism ...........(next post)

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