Dissenters

We don’t just want yes people in O.M. We need people from outside. Sparring partners. People who will … answer back.

Sure – the whole fake inclusion thing, I say. The great lassoing of dissenters.

Is that what you are: dissenters? Uma asks. Do you feel lassoed?

You want us round the campfire too, I say. Where you can see us. Where you can keep an eye on us.

You actually think you’re dangerous, Uma says. Do you seriously think you’re a challenge for Organisational Management? You think you’re unmanageable. But everyone’s manageable once you find the levers.

You don’t believe that!, I say. You’re not some Organisational Management robot!

We haven’t understood your incentive structures, Uma says. Your drivers. But we’re investigating … We haven’t worked you out yet … but we will …