How do you steer an organization like a bicycle?

Try comparing how you steer an organization to how you steer a bicycle! Organizations are often steered as if you're riding a bicycle with a blindfold on. You choose a destination and define a strategy for reaching it. On a bicycle, this is something like: ‘turn the handlebars 5 degrees to the right, after 10 meters turn 10 degrees to the left, and after another 2 meters, turn 20 degrees to the right. Now, put your blindfold on and peddle away!’

Realize! offers ways of steering with your eyes wide open. This may be strange and scary at first, but actually it’s much safer and more flexible. You’ll be able to anticipate unexpected events. You never know what’s going to happen in advance, so you’re better off learning to deal with surprises and steering where necessary.