>Replying to LO18859 & LO18873
Margaret & other LO colleagues --
Your concern for the "concerns of the whole organization" is correct and
well-taken -- I couldn't agree more.
Here, it seems to me, is how to reconcile the individual and the
organization: regard individuals as "members of the company," with mutual
- joint - shared interests as highly congruent with the company as a
whole, "the "organization."
When the welfare of the company of players and each individual player
(member) are considered as congruent and co-equal then the integration of
individual interest and organizational interest becomes much clearer.
Often easier too, except in those tough cases where actions seen as
necessary for the company's welfare may be seen as detrimental to one or
more individuals.
Does this help deal with your real and important concern?
Dick Webster
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