#17: The Trojan horse in your organization
Most people know the Greek legend of the Trojan horse, but not many people know that at least one senior person in the hierarchy of Troy was suspicious of that horse. We know that he was ignored.
Consider a Trojan horse incident in your own organization. With hindsight it should be clear that one of the following situations existed at the time:
A - No-one spotted the threat.
B - Someone did suspect something, but kept quiet.
C - Someone did suspect and did speak out, but was not heard.
D - Someone did suspect and was heard, but ignored.
No organization or team can be effective if any of the above four points apply to it. Obviously, it is difficult to do anything if no-one spotted the threat. But it is always within your power to listen to others. If you don’t, then be ready to welcome another Trojan horse.
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2006 James Henry McIntosh
Consider a Trojan horse incident in your own organization. With hindsight it should be clear that one of the following situations existed at the time:
A - No-one spotted the threat.
B - Someone did suspect something, but kept quiet.
C - Someone did suspect and did speak out, but was not heard.
D - Someone did suspect and was heard, but ignored.
No organization or team can be effective if any of the above four points apply to it. Obviously, it is difficult to do anything if no-one spotted the threat. But it is always within your power to listen to others. If you don’t, then be ready to welcome another Trojan horse.
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2006 James Henry McIntosh
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