The elders and the Board
At a round table conference with the bosses. We sit here, determining the business and the reports from the units in the company. Decisions are being done here. Lives are being altered.
I sit and observe everyone.
We have those who love to be heard and their voices are always on the high pitch., quite above the voices of the rest of the band, if I may just say so.
We have those like me, who will rather be at the background, listening to the blend of the band and only speak when the harmony of the band is disrupted. One band, One voice.
And there is another group who will rather be done with the meeting. I think I partially belong to this group, especially when we move off focus. These people sit and look on in boredom at the ones who raise their voices.
In all, the entire band is bound by one goal. one voice. one business. To provide more value to the organization and to each person on the round table....and by extension, to everyone in the company.
The elders in the community. They sit at the gate, oozing wisdom.... resolving issues as reports are being brought forward by the leaders and other respected members of the community. And the issues are discussed until a resolution is reached. The grey hairs of the elders and the wisdom of their experience has given them a seat at the gate; at the Board. The board of the community Managers. Nothing decided here can be changed except, perhaps by the King and his aids which are the EXCO, the senior management.
Here we are, seated. Deciding on matters that will propel the community forward. The organization.
I sit and observe everyone.
We have those who love to be heard and their voices are always on the high pitch., quite above the voices of the rest of the band, if I may just say so.
We have those like me, who will rather be at the background, listening to the blend of the band and only speak when the harmony of the band is disrupted. One band, One voice.
And there is another group who will rather be done with the meeting. I think I partially belong to this group, especially when we move off focus. These people sit and look on in boredom at the ones who raise their voices.
In all, the entire band is bound by one goal. one voice. one business. To provide more value to the organization and to each person on the round table....and by extension, to everyone in the company.
The elders in the community. They sit at the gate, oozing wisdom.... resolving issues as reports are being brought forward by the leaders and other respected members of the community. And the issues are discussed until a resolution is reached. The grey hairs of the elders and the wisdom of their experience has given them a seat at the gate; at the Board. The board of the community Managers. Nothing decided here can be changed except, perhaps by the King and his aids which are the EXCO, the senior management.
Here we are, seated. Deciding on matters that will propel the community forward. The organization.
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