For the Birds
By John Evelyn | September 21, 2010 | Agility,Alignment,Capability,Conferences and Events,General,Lean,Leverage,Resources,Six Sigma,Tailoring,Technology
Ever watch birds flying in formation? There are some fascinating bits of science that have evolved over the years that enable a large flock (a team with a shared mission) to execute a migratory process effectively and efficiently. They have come up with a process that successfully incorporates the laws of physics, economics and group behavior. Leadership of the flock rotates so that fatigue is dissipated across players rather than concentrated on one alpha. Of course, it’s taken a long time for this to evolve, and they may have some insights worth emulating.
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