How many managers does it take to change a lightbulb? Three ways to make your work less complex

Complexity arises in organisations due to the sheer size of the workforce, emotional insecurities and functional incompatibilities.

how many managers does it take to change a light bulb?

Three ways to make your work less complex

Omar MahmoudP&G

How many...does it take to change a light bulb?

  • Economists: Eight one to screw it in and seven to hold everything else constant.
  • Psychiatrists: Only one, but the bulb has really got to want to change.
  • Lawyers: How many can you afford?
  • Computer programmer: None. That's a hardware problem.
  • Doctors: Depends on whether it has health insurance....

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