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A village once built its granary beside a river that flooded every three years. Everyone knew the pattern. Elders had discussed relocating it for over a decade.
Committees were formed, reports were written, and meetings were held under the big tree, with long speeches about timing, cost, and consensus. Each season, the river rose a little higher, and each season, they said, “Next time, we will act properly.”
One year, a young farmer moved his own storage uphill without waiting for approval. People laughed. “Who gave you authority?” they asked. He said nothing.
When the floods came, the village granary was swept away, along with years of harvest. His small store remained. By the time the council reconvened, there was nothing left to protect. The debate was now irrelevant. The opportunity to act had already expired.
Delay is a decision to lose. I saw this play out in a strategy retreat in late 2025. The board had approved a digital transformation strategy the previous year. Clear vision. Everyone nodded. READ MORE |