The Human Body as the perfect organisational system
I wrote this article many years ago now and I thought its time to share it. Last Sunday afternoon, as I lay on the couch with my head rest ing on my husband’s stomach, I could hear the subtle sounds of his bowel movements. My mind wandered to the intricate, efficient machinery that is the human body. I began to think about how an organization or company could achieve similar levels of efficiency in fulfilling its vision. That’s when an idea struck me: why not write a book exploring how the mechanisms of the human body can serve as a guide to building and maintaining the most efficient organization possible? I began contemplating the ultimate purpose of the human body—its function as a vessel that carries life to its fullest potential. In Greek, this concept is expressed as σῴζω (sōzō), meaning "to save, rescue, and deliver"—which also happens to be the meaning of the name Jesus. It refers to a state of perfect order, where nothing is broken or missing, and everything is f...