Organizations are born with a purpose, a need they aim to fulfill. Driven by an entrepreneur’s vision,
they thrive on flexibility and innovation. However, as they mature, a focus on efficiency leads to the
implementation of controls. These controls, while initially beneficial, can stifle the very creativity that
fueled the organization’s early success.
Here’s the crux: Controls beget more controls, a self-perpetuating cycle that slowly suffocates
entrepreneurial spirit. This rigidity marks the beginning of organizational aging.
Like a disease, organizational aging is fatal if left unchecked. It leads to a self-serving focus, ultimately
hindering the organization’s ability to adapt and compete. But unlike a physical ailment, organizations
can be revitalized.
The key lies in prevention. Just as medicine prioritizes prevention, organizations must proactively
combat aging. Decisive action is crucial to maintain a healthy balance between control and innovation.
