Consider how even non-agricultural workplaces can resemble farms.
Planting. Certain things must be done in advance in order to reap a reward later. You cannot plant one week and harvest the next. This can require, to borrow a description from Admiral Rickover, courageous patience.
Nourishing. People and projects must be developed and given sufficient resources. Some projects must lie fallow in order to gain strength.
Weeding. Negative influences must be neutralized or removed.
Maintaining. The work environment and equipment must be kept in good order. Changes must be made to adapt to external threats, such as the workplace equivalent of locusts and bad weather.
Developing. Knowledge of techniques and skills must be kept up to date. You're always working or learning; preferably both.
Harvesting. Experienced hands must know when projects can be concluded and when they need more time.
1 comment:
Interesting concept....
When it comes to people we often like to buy plants that have already grown, rather than plant them and nurture them ourselves....
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