Here is a definition from “Cambridge
Dictionary - the surface layer of land on which grass is growing,
consisting of the grass and the soil in which its roots grow, or a piece of
this that is cut from the ground and is usually rectangular”
In simple terms it is the size of space that is occupied as
you live and work. We will take a closer look at these expressions from a
corporate angle and try to understand why it mattered to have a larger territory.
Also not forgetting how managers insisted on having their teams situated very
close to center of power.
I remember the traditional days when managers were so keen
to have larger and prestigious offices as they climbed up the executive stairs.
Every single step mattered therefore it had to be marked with something that needed
to be different. Income was invisible thus did not provide the means to reflect
the true nature of success. Material aspects of achievement were prerequisites
and were essential to distinguish titles.
Such desire could only be filled with a more powerful car to
drive and a larger room to conduct business. It was like a mathematical formula
area is equivalent to knowledge. This does not certainly mean that only those without
proper credentials deserve and acquire promotions. It is just a correlation
that comes up over and over again especially within the family businesses. A
quick jump from Zero-to-Hero may have been the inclination with glamorous
surroundings, however without decent craftsmanship results turn out to be a
tragedy.
On the other hand well-structured and executed corporations
placed emphasis to vocational training and the best person with cognitive
capabilities gained access to reputable slots. Soft skills had played an
essential part during the selection process. “EQ” emotional quotient has always
been a key ingredient to be able to fulfil these awesome responsibilities.
Recently “AQ” Adaptability, “DQ” Digital Quotients are being appreciated.
Physical Proximity
of professionals to the leader was sought both by management in charge as well
as their reporting lines. Those were the days when, just to be at eye sight, started
Proximity Clash. I have always wondered
why the Turf Clash were implanted repeatedly at the top of the agendas.
