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The Greater the Incompetence, the More Extensive the Rules
There’s a strange paradox you can observe in schools, offices, governments, and even everyday social systems: the less capable a system becomes, the more rules it creates. Instead of solving problems, it multiplies procedures. Instead of trusting people, it builds layers of control. Over time, the rulebook grows thicker while actual effectiveness quietly declines.
The Importance of Acknowledging Mistakes in Project Management
In project management, the path to success is often paved with challenges and, inevitably, mistakes. Recently, I had an experience within a non-profit regarding a minor issue where I voiced my opinion about the importance of inclusivity in a group project. There was certainly no malice or intent at malice by the project team—they just did not consider all aspects important to a group when they embarked on the project—but an oversight led to a product that did not include all appropriate elements.