The bigger the bureaucracy
The more likely it is to proclaim accountability as a virtue
While strategizing secret ways to avoid scrutiny
At least for senior staff
At the same time imposing enough checks on the system
To stall innovation and creativity
Building a culture of the risk averse
Where project plans proliferate
Subject to constant revisions
Which are only approved after the work is no longer needed
And the original planners have left
David Trudel © 2013
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Accountability
The bigger the bureaucracy
The more likely it is to proclaim accountability as a virtue
While strategizing secret ways to avoid scrutiny
At least for senior staff
At the same time imposing enough checks on the system
To stall innovation and creativity
Building a culture of the risk averse
Where project plans proliferate
Subject to constant revisions
Which are only approved after the work is no longer needed
And the original planners have left
David Trudel © 2013
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