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To Grow, Respect the Status Quo

•While we must keep moving forward, but not without giving due respect to the ideas, people, and infrastructure that got us here • To grow, you must understand the situation, and skilfully work through the insecurities caused by the transition process as you try to birth innovation

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by SAMUEL MPAMUGO

News27 October 2022 - 11:26
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It is common for change agents to ignore the status quo in favour of the new. However, tension remains between the existing state of affairs and what’s emerging. Although we want innovation, no one can deny that the status quo got us here, and that it means something. Blatant disregard for it creates undue pressure and resistance in the change process.

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