Malcolm,
> From my point of view, it's not possible to "empower" another person,
> since this relies on a transactional model that implies that power is a
> limited quantity to be shared out at the whim of the powerful.
I believe it is possible to empower another person. I can sometimes
create an environment in which you are able to exercise your wonderful,
inherent power more effectively. In this case, you have more power, while
I have not diminished mine.
Regards,
Dale
--Dale H. Emery -- Collaborative Consultant High Performance for Software Development Projects E-mail: dale@dhemery.com Web: http://www.dhemery.com
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