Organizational Insights
Albert Schweitzer:
The fundamental rights of [humanity] are, first: the right of habitation;
second, the right to move freely; third, the right to the soil and subsoil, and
to the use of it; fourth, the right of freedom of labor and of exchange; fifth,
the right to justice; sixth, the right to live within a natural national
organization; and seventh, the right to education.
Clarence Darrow:
With all their faults, trade unions have done more for humanity than any other
organization of men that ever existed. They have done more for decency, for
honesty, for education, for the betterment of the race, for the developing of
character in men, than any other association of men.
Colin Powell:
“Organization doesn't really accomplish anything. Plans don't accomplish
anything, either. Theories of management don't much matter. Endeavors succeed or
fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you
accomplish great deeds.” [Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff [1989-93]. At
present, US Secretary of State, 1937]
Dwight David Eisenhower:
“If the United Nations once admits that international disputes can be settled by
using force, then we will have destroyed the foundation of the organization and
our best hope of establishing a world order.” [American President]
George Carlin:
“Atheism is a non-prophet organization” [American stand-up Comedian, Actor and
Author. b.1937]
Groucho Marx:
“I won't belong to any organization that would have me as a member” [American
Comedian, Actor and Singer, 1890-1977]
John L. Lewis:
The labor movement is organized upon a principle that the strong shall help the
weak. The strength of a strong man is a prideful thing, but the unfortunate
thing in life is that strong men do not remain strong. And it is just as true of
unions and labor organizations as is true of men and individuals. And whereas
today the craft unions of this country may be able to stand upon their own feet
and like mighty oaks stand before the gale, defy the lightning, yet the day may
come when those organizations will not be able to withstand the lightning and
the gale. Now, prepare yourselves by making a contribution to your less
fortunate brethren... Organize the unorganized!
Marcus Aurelius:
“The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.” [Roman
emperor, best known for his Meditations on Stoic philosophy, AD 121-180]
Med Yones:
The larger the organization, the more
susceptible it is to the breakdown of communication, the emergence of
management silos and misalignment" - [President of International
Institute of Management]
Napoleon Hill:
“First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans;
then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will
observe, is in your imagination.” [American author, 1883-1970]
Noam Chomsky:
There are no magic answers, no miraculous methods to overcome the problems we
face, just the familiar ones: honest search for understanding, education,
organization, action that raises the cost of state violence for its perpetrators
or that lays the basis for institutional change -- and the kind of commitment
that will persist despite the temptations of disillusionment, despite many
failures and only limited successes, inspired by the hope of a brighter future."
Peter F. Drucker:
“Meetings are a symptom of bad organization. The fewer meetings the better.”
[American Educator and Writer]
Peter F. Drucker:
Society, community, family are all conserving institutions. They try to maintain
stability, and to prevent, or at least to slow down, change. But the
organization of the post-capitalist society of organizations is a destabilizer.
Because its function is to put knowledge to work -- on tools, processes, and
products; on work; on knowledge itself -- it must be organized for constant
change.
Pope Paul VI:
The important role of union organizations must be admitted: their object is the
representation of the various categories of workers, their lawful collaboration
in the economic advance of society, and the development of the sense of their
responsibility for the realization of the common good.
Stephen R. Covey :
“I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a
"transformer" in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast
that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience,
respect, persistence, courage, and faith to be a transforming leader.”
Vince Lombardi :
“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of
each individual.” [American Football Coach, national symbol of
single-minded determination to win.1913-1970]
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