12/03/2024

Managing the Safari Way

Plans and strategies get derailed on a daily basis

Today's post is by Larry Ackerman, author of The Identity Code.

I'm just back from my third trip to Tanzania – a three-week immersion into a startlingly different land, whose people, animals, birds and weather never fail to help me see life more fully than I otherwise might. These safaris give new meaning to the word perspective.

Safari, which literally means journey, is defined above all by its unpredictable nature. Yes, there is an itinerary – a plan, as it were – but the real adventure unfolds in ways that includes a variety of unexpected pitfalls, which need to be reckoned with in the moment. This reality got me thinking about the surprising connections between safaris and managing organizations. Here are five such connections to consider as you strive to help your organization succeed.

Please select this link to read the complete article from thoughtLeaders.