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Industrial concepts are hindering the creative economy

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I have just finished reading the great book “ What Matters Now” by Gary Hamel. The book is centered around five fundamental, make-or0break challenges that will determine whether your organization thrives or dives in the years ahead! These issues are:         Values          Innovation          Adaptability          Passion          Ideology It became clear to me that most institutions are still build upon concepts form the industrial revolution (or even older). The most visible expression of which is its command & control style. In my case these institutions were my upbringing, school and university (which concepts started in the Middle Ages), military service, sports teams and big Corporations. This command & control style is hindering the most needed creativity. In order to change this, a change in dominant beliefs is crucial. Without a change in beliefs all the changes will merely be window-dressing. This can certainly be done but requires