Ruled by Rules (Random)

We live in a society governed by rules. We have developed laws and societal norms that guide our actions. And it’s with rules, laws, and norms that we have progressed through the despairs of humanity.

However, at what point are we ruled by rules? How invested must we become in expected behavior?

I’m a strong believer in policy and procedure. Policy and procedure, just like rules and law, makes life less chaotic. It’s when all of these rules impact creativity and spontaneity that I have a problem.

Rules to an extreme will destroy creativity. When people feel locked to a set of actions, they will no longer take risks. But without rules there will be chaos. It’s about carefully balancing rules and choice. The people and organizations who can do it win.