On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:37:34 +0200, andrel wrote:

> On 24-9-2011 11:10, andrel wrote:
> 
>> It is also my experience that people who think of themselves as
>> competitive are a disaster in any organization. Not the least by
>> forcing more cooperative people out. It is in my opinion one of the
>> main reasons there are not so many women in top positions. They,
>> rightly, prefer a good working environment over one where people break
>> their promises and tell you afterwards that it was just a game.
>> Implying that you are not a good sport, even childish, if you complain
>> about it. So I will speak out if someone is trying to pass on
>> competitiveness as being part of being human.
> 
> I knew I was looking for a metaphor here. I had the image, but could not
> name the concept. Funny how a mind works. It is this: competitive people
> are the tumors of society. They grow by extracting nutrients from others
> and, if not treated, will kill the organisation they grow in.

I agree with Darren - that is a bit harsh.

You are assuming all competition is harmful, but it isn't.

Jim

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