- An increasing tendency to think the rest of the organization is out of touch and that change needs to be hammered past the mossbacks.
- Derisive remarks directed at the intelligence and motives of colleagues who express dissent.
- A strong belief that the inner circle is so savvy it can easily solve problems that frustrated its predecessors.
- Shameless acceptance of awards from community groups although the awards were generated by donating money to those groups.
- A passion for obtaining and keeping perks and privileges.
- A weaker application of rules and standards to the upper levels of the organization.
- Paternalistic and tight control of information, no matter how trivial.
Commentary by management consultant Michael Wade on Leadership, Ethics, Management, and Life
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Arrogance Creep
Some signs of Arrogance Creep, an affliction that starts small but can rapidly grow:
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2 comments:
You hit the nails on their heads.
Thanks!
I write from personal experience, of course.
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