Intelligent Organizations – Steps Out of Stupidity

Organizations are similar to organisms: they have the will to survive, consume things, produce waste, and hopefully possess purpose and intelligence. Unfortunately, the intelligence of an organization is often only a fraction of the combined intelligence of its individual members. An organization that acted smartly yesterday can become ‚dumb‘ tomorrow if its environment changes rapidly.

What defines a ‚dumb‘ organization? Can a dumb organization still achieve its goals effectively? Why does an organization become less intelligent? Can an individual thrive in a dumb organization?

Examples from real life, inspirations for intelligent steps, and reports on organizations that have gradually become smarter.