All technology systems, human systems, process / procedures, values and communication…… assume one thing – RATIONALITY.
If we have been in the work force long enough we will know that rationality hardly exist in the corporate world.
Driven by social norms, structures, memories, and schema, we bring to the work force emotions, psychological paradigms, projections, and limitations…largely driven by our world views. In a borderless economy, cultures and subcultures clash. Some cultures / subcultures may seem very polite and accommodating – even championed as the best culture as opposed to the more transparent, vocal and speak it as it is ones. Yet the former is more deadly than the latter, many have yet to realise.
Rationality is critical for office cohesion and progress. Yet, it is so rare. Human beings are just not very rational beings when they graduate out of school. Suddenly everyone is emotion-driven, fear-driven or pride driven. Rationality disappears.
Those of us who prefer to speak directly and deal with the issue at hand rationally are treated like diseased individuals. Rationality puts people off.
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