None of us are as dumb as all of us.
A counter to the older, pro-teamwork adage "None of us are as smart as all of us."
Speaks to the risk of lower-level workers' input being useless if upper management gives its own opinion first, due to the tendency of workers to fall in line once the position of the leader (who could fire them for dissent) is known.
The wording above was written on a wall at NASA's Houston complex after the Challenger disaster, as reported by astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Although the concept has long been known of, once it took the form of an aphorism, it acquired a viral quality.
A counter to the older, pro-teamwork adage "None of us are as smart as all of us."
Speaks to the risk of lower-level workers' input being useless if upper management gives its own opinion first, due to the tendency of workers to fall in line once the position of the leader (who could fire them for dissent) is known.
The wording above was written on a wall at NASA's Houston complex after the Challenger disaster, as reported by astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Although the concept has long been known of, once it took the form of an aphorism, it acquired a viral quality.
Niels Bohr and son Aage asked low-level engineer Richard Feynman their questions before asking higher-ups like Oppenheimer, partly to avoid taking up important administrators' time, but also to avoid Kelly's law of committees. Asking the higher-ups first, with lower-level workers present, would have a chilling effect on the latter's offering their own ideas and concerns.
by WhatwasIsaying December 24, 2024
by Bigmankelly November 26, 2019
by ieatcows December 06, 2013
where you participate in esex three-some with a british boy and a austriallian girl at the same time. btw join discord.gg/kellie to meet the lovely founder of this word.
by mykelssupra November 27, 2022
by Ohh ye her October 15, 2019
by hero is sexy March 31, 2021
A loose woman who "services" the needs of security guards in a timely fashion. Often found working in ugg boots despite their un-practicality. Frequently orders from SkipTheDishes and has an addiction to Amazon. Responds to Schmellie or Kellie Services when called out in a group in a lemur-esque manner. Cannot count to 10 or tie her shoes. Probably has a kidney infection but that doesn't stop her from pounding back tequila shots. 10 times out of 10 is found guilty of giving others cavities since she believes gummies are a major food group.
by ShinyTeeth February 14, 2019