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Crafting the raft lessons for managers

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Using relevant metaphors from nature it seems that self-organizing must be preceded by having a grand goal that by far supersedes individual goals. If this condition is met organization may ...

Using relevant metaphors from nature it seems that self-organizing must be preceded by having a grand goal that by far supersedes individual goals. If this condition is met organization may self-organize and follow voluntarily simple rules that lead to emerging behaviors and structures.

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Crafting the raft lessons for managers Presentation Transcript

Crafting the Raft- Lessons for Managers
Ali Anani
Ants forming a raft
Fish swimming in schools
Birds flying in V-formations

I dedicate this presentation to Bernard Hardy for being the Father of Groups. He is the raft that keeps us safe from sinking

What drives these behaviors?
Ants forming a raft
Fish swimming in schools
Birds flying in V-formations

Crafting a raft
Fire ants avoid sinking if flooded with water by sticking to each other. The way ants do this leave “air sacs”, which keep the resulting raft floating
For excellent photos see this reference.

Motivation to form a raft

Why ants keep doing that? What prompts each ant to follow simple rules?

Simple rules are not enough
Ants realize that each one is unsafe from sinking. It is only through forming a raft that they are ALL safe

Simple rules are not enough- 2
It is this realization that the grand goal of ALL ants supersedes any selfish goal that make ants follow simple rules to self-organize and form a raft

Simple rules are not enough- 3
Other issues become less relevant such as which ant stays at the top layer, which one rests at the bottom layer and which ones stay in the middle

The Grand must be greater than the individual goal
Survival is a grand goal
Individual survival of ants is NOT possible; collective survival is

Organizations must do the same
Individuals are selfish to varying degrees
Unless employees believe they may only float if they join hands collectively they tend to show egoism

Organizations must do the same- 2
If employees believe that that their survival is linked to collective actions they shall not abide by simple rules and will scatter efforts in all directions

V-formation of birds
Birds fly in V-formations because each bird realizes that it has to put 78% extra effort if it decides to leave the flock
The individual goal is less profitable than the collective goal

School of Fish
Fish swim in schools. Each fish realizes it is more risk to swim alone than in keeping with the fish school
It is the subdue of individual interest that make fish swim in schools and obey simple rules that lead to the emerging behavior

The lesson is great
Organizations MUST find a grand goal that keep the interest of employees above the individual interest. Without such goal following simple rules and the emerging of new behaviors and structures would not be possible

Crafting the Raft Goal
This is what organizations need

Ali Anani, Managing Partner at Phenomena Communications @AliSadeddin Ali, thanks for your summary gives the spirit of the presentation. You really expressed why I published it. Thank you 1 week ago

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Ali Sadeddin, Sr. Procurement Manager at EFECO It is great one and can add to the core values and culture of the organizations. It supported the team spirit and encourage the team work and the consideration of the global benefit of the organization. It is inspiring and meaningful. I believe you have a revolutionary thinking which I admire. 1 week ago

Ali Anani, Managing Partner at Phenomena Communications I have just read this great post in which it states 'Research conducted by Griskevicius, Tybur, and Van de Bergh (2010) suggests that followers of the eco-friendly movement may not actually be as concerned about the environment as it seems. Rather, their research suggested that pro-social behavior, where individuals put the needs of the group before personal desires, results in elevated status within the group. Thus, individuals demonstrating pro-social behavior (e.g. making environmentally sustainable choices) are viewed as trustworthy and more desirable for group participation. Further, choosing environmentally friendly items communicates to others not only that an individual is pro-social, but also that he or she can afford the more costly products'. It shows that humans may act in line with the ants model suggested in this presentation. See: http://www.personal.psu.edu/bfr3/blogs/asp/2012/02/weve-got-the-green-feveror-do-we.html 7 months ago

Ali Anani, Managing Partner at Phenomena Communications @bright9977 Thanks,dear Sompong as teamwork with purpose bring success 7 months ago

Sompong Yusoontorn, Sales Manager at Home My friend, it is a great presentation which combined all lessons from many animals. Teamwork brings success!!! 7 months ago

Ali Anani, Managing Partner at Phenomena Communications In response to few private comments and the piratical possibilities of this presentation I may add the following examples. The EC had tough discussions to agree on a common currency. Each country wanted to keep the pride of its own currency. The individual interest overwhelmed the joint interest. When the Euro currency came into existence all EC countries protect it for the grand goal has surpassed the individual country goals. See hoe the EC rushed to help Greece out of its crisis.
The same with the gas line that goes from Norway to Spain. Each country has an interest in keeping the gas flow and the gas line has created a joint interest bigger than the individual interest of any country 1 year ago

Ali Anani, Managing Partner at Phenomena Communications Sally, I read your comment twice before responding as it offers a new insight. In particular, I refer to he sum of the parts is more important than each part. When we work together. That is synergy and you are right. Sometimes people lose the wisdom of working together. They get drawn into their selfishness attractor. Having a goal that is far greater impacting than the selfish goal may help people work together. As time goes on these people will realize the value of working together and stick to it. It is in the early stages in particular that a grand goal will build the raft. Thank Sally for your great comment and for enriching the comments on this presentation. . 1 year ago

Cathy Woods, Educator at Secondary School Well, what a revelation as always. Simple but right! It doesn't have to be a grand goal. The sum of the parts is more important than each part. When we work together and we all do our bit then it provides strength and stability. The me, me, me ...what I want is more important...the all about me approach - is having a deliterous impact on the world as well as organisations. Time and time again we are shown if we work tgether under the tutelage of a good leader we are so much more able to create and construct posively. Bernard is a good and reliable leader. he does make us stronger and you show us the way! 1 year ago

Ali Anani, Managing Partner at Phenomena Communications Hello Graham, I really appreciate your openness. Your comment has a great feedback on me. I agree fully with I should have used a larger photo, but authorization to use some really good ones arrived after I had published the presentation
As for bullets, I do not like them myself. What I do normally is produce two different version of each presentation. I choose the version that selected readers prefer. Sometimes, they prefer the bullets because they said the text was necessary for them. From now on, no bullets.
My next presentation on Slide Share and Emerging Business Phenomena agrees very well with what you state in your personal profile. Glad that SS introduced us. Big hello to you, Graham 1 year ago

Graham Bennett, Training & Development Specialist at GGB Bearing Technology I really like your thought processes, and the 'story' you convey. I offer some friendly critique here too... and I realize that these are more based on personal preferences, but I'll offer them anyway... Would be nice to see more and larger visuals - these would serve to enhance your great messages. Also, cut the bullets out completely (they kill people), and try to reduce the text. Keep the presentations coming... they are very interesting! Thanks Ali !! 1 year ago