“Do as I say.” That’s industrial management in four words. If you don’t follow the instructions to the letter, you’re insubordinate. Not subordinate.
Complete subordination might have been the goal in an industrial setting. But now, it’s dangerous, expensive and inefficient. Because people close to the work know exactly what needs to be done.
The opposite of insubordination is now enrollment.
Someone who is enrolled in the journey doesn’t have to be told exactly what to do. Instead, given the goals, the tools and the culture, they will figure it out.
FROM: Seth Godin’s Daily Blog
REFLECTION:
- What is your style for getting others to do what you want?
- Are you “Moses with the tablets” – expecting others to do as you say?
- Are you more inspiring – creating a vision for others to engage?
- Examine your style – how you enroll others more effectively?