In praise of maps
Kirsten Gibbs ??
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The idea of making a journey foolproof isn’t a new one.
Published nearly 350 years ago, John Ogilby’s road map isn’t so different from your GPS device – simply follow the route from one point to the next, as if you’re travelling in a straight line from London to Land's End.
This is great when everything works as expected.
When things go wrong, its helpful to have a more accurate idea of the direction you’re taking, where you’re headed and what’s around you along the way. That way you can quickly work out a practical alternative route for getting to your destination.
By all means optimise the routine with a GPS.
Just make sure everyone also has access to the map.
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3 年Exactly. I'm always amazed (actually shocked) that so many firms and managers expect their staff and employees to do their work without allowing them, or wanting them, to have a 'map' - to understand the world around them and the context within which they are working.