There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
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Very often, organizations are inflexible because there is too little communication between functions; they are too segregated.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Effective communication within organizations is essential for flexibility and collaboration.
Ken Robinson highlights the importance of communication across different functions within an organization. He suggests that a lack of interaction and collaboration can lead to rigidity and inefficiency, emphasizing the need for cohesive dialogue to foster a more flexible and responsive organizational structure.
Themes
CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationFlexibilityOrganization
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, you could use this quote to emphasize the need for better interdepartmental communication.
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