Probably the most visible example of unintended consequences, is what happens every time humans try to change the natural ecology of a place. Margaret J. Wheatley More Quotes by Margaret J. Wheatley More Quotes From Margaret J. Wheatley Circles create soothing space. Margaret J. Wheatley soothingcirclesspace For eons, humans have struggled to find less destructive ways of living together. Margaret J. Wheatley humanstogetherway Passion mutates into procedures, into rules and roles. Instead of purpose, we focus on policies. Instead of being free to create, we impose constraints that squeeze the life out of us. Margaret J. Wheatley passionfocusteaching Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression. Margaret J. Wheatley one-directionaggressionmoving Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well. Margaret J. Wheatley motivationorganizationleader We could focus our efforts on discovering solutions that work uniquely for us. Margaret J. Wheatley discoveringeffortfocus A world based on machine images is a world filled with boundaries. In a machine, every piece knows its place. Margaret J. Wheatley machinespiecesworld Most people associate command and control leadership with the military. Margaret J. Wheatley command-and-controlmilitaryleadership The nature of the global business environment guarantees that no matter how hard we work to create a stable and healthy organisation, our organisation will continue to experience dramatic changes far beyond our control. Margaret J. Wheatley guarantees-thathealthybusiness Self-production: the characteristic of living systems to continuously renew themselves and to regulate this process in such a way that the integrity of their structure is maintained. It is a natural process which supports the quest for structure, process renewal and integrity. Margaret J. Wheatley learningselfintegrity Destroying is a necessary function in life. Everything has its season, and all things eventually lose their effectiveness and die. Margaret J. Wheatley effectivenessdestroyingdeath These days, our senses are bombarded with aggression. We are constantly confronted with global images of unending, escalating war and violence. Margaret J. Wheatley bombarded-byviolencewar We experience problem-solving sessions as war zones, we view competing ideas as enemies, and we use problems as weapons to blame and defeat opposition forces. No wonder we can't come up with real lasting solutions! Margaret J. Wheatley realviewswar Aggression only breeds more aggression. It only creates more fear and anger. Margaret J. Wheatley aggression Organizations are now confronted with two sources of change: the traditional type that is initiated and managed; and external changes over which no one has control. Margaret J. Wheatley organizationchangetwo Aggression is the most common behavior used by many organizations, a nearly invisible medium that influences all decisions and actions. Margaret J. Wheatley organizationdecisionreality We have created trouble for ourselves in organizations by confusing control with order. Margaret J. Wheatley confusingorganizationorder I've wanted to see beyond the Western, mechanical view of the world and see what else might appear when the lens was changed Margaret J. Wheatley lensesviewsworld When error holds so much power, play disappears. Creativity ceases. Margaret J. Wheatley creativityerrorsplay Listening is a reciprocal process - we become more attentive to others if they have attended to us. Margaret J. Wheatley good-listenerprocesslistening
