In the next five years, leaders need to learn the art of collaboration, be willing and able to get their people to learn the art of quilting. Quilting is the art of bringing greater visions to bear from small ideas, used materials, new skills, new materials, old traditions, new rituals, multi-generations, leaders in some areas, collaborators in all areas, and always visible, recognition of all those involved. When the quilt is done, a ritual of celebration and honor follows and a new one is begun. Beyond logistics, this is the art of managing creativity. Leaders take the time to READ the article.
Leaders take time to CUT OUT the article.
Leaders take time to SEND the article to other leaders in the organization.