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> pressure for long periods of time The key factor to me is that the pressure has to be periodic, or cyclical, so everyone knows there will be a point where it
by slfnflctd 9y ago
> pressure for long periods of time
The key factor to me is that the pressure has to be periodic, or cyclical, so everyone knows there will be a point where it eases off a bit. Rhythms like this are built into pretty much all aspects of biological systems, and human constructs which better reflect them are, I think, more likely to be successful.
Someone mentioned a professional sports team vs. 'family' analogy elsewhere here, and while I'm not much of a sports guy the analogy seems like a good one. Pro teams have plenty of down time built into their yearly patterns.
- ghaff 9y ago>the analogy seems like a good one It is but it's probably also extreme in the context of how most companies are/should be managed. Having a bit of an off-year because you're having some trouble getting on the same page as the new quarterback or whatever. Well, nice to know you, but we're trading you. "It's just business." Hope things work out. Mind you, some occupations are pretty much like that. Sales jobs in particular are pretty ruthlessly results-oriented. Miss your numbers a couple of times even though it's because of some external factor you may not have control over and you're probably looking at the door.
- quaunaut 9y agoI agree with the idea of periodic pressure- mostly because it leaves you able to respond appropriately when it comes, which it always will.