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UNTOUCHABLES3/4/2024 There are sacred cows in many purpose-driven organizations. it can be a personnel, a Board Member, a funder, a practice/framework, an over-staying product, a founder's mantra, or a habit. All of these can be sacred cows- never questioned, continued to exist and proliferate despite its obsolescence/irrelevancy and sometimes exaggerated, larger-than-life value. You can't touch it, complain about it, or suggest an alternative route/option/offering. The employees would point up (ceiling) saying, something like, "Word from Management." Just follow or resign. Who is the management? Who is the boss? Board of Directors. The Executive Director. The Management Council. When there are sacred cows, it means that the organization has lost it adaptability and relies on tradition, dogma, and unfounded beliefs, usually not based on any thing factual and evidence-based. There's a place for tradition in building high-performing cultures in organizations. Cultures that are deeply rooted in values. For tradition's sake, continuity (some may say), or laziness, people revert to 'whatever been around for a long time' and seldom ask why. Tradition without relevance is fanaticism. In many societies, sacred cows roam the street unhindered. But in organizations, too many roaming unhindered sacred cows can cause a massive catastrophe. You don't want that. Ask, listen, evaluate. Rinse and Repeat If you're interested to deep dive into your strategy, change, leadership, and impact issues, reach out to me at [email protected]. Don't wait for the perfect time, situation, or budget. Join my free e-newsletter.
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