Coordination Quote by Mary Douglas
“Inequality can have a bad downside, but equality, for its part, sure does get in the way of coordination.”
About This Quote
Equality can hinder coordination because uniformity may ignore necessary differences for effective collaboration.
In simple terms: Too much equality can impede teamwork.
Key Takeaway
Balance equality with role differentiation.
Themes
equality
coordination
teamwork
Mood
analytical
balanced
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- project management
- organizational design
- policy making
- team building workshops
Key Concepts
systems theory
social anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- When does equality become a barrier?
- How can we maintain fairness while allowing specialization?
A Different Perspective
It may understate the need for fairness.
