Management of the Absurd
by Richard Farson
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Farson argues that the conventional wisdom of management is often dead wrong; which of his paradoxical assertions surprised or challenged your own workplace beliefs the most?
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How does the concept of the "absurd" shift your perspective on everyday office politics and organizational problem-solving?
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Farson suggests that trying too hard to fix people often makes them worse—can you share a time in your professional or personal life where stepping back and doing nothing was actually the most effective leadership choice?
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