At first a battle of wills
Novice parent versus wilful child
History transforms post-war gratitude
Into anti-war anger
Generation gaps becomes personal.
Paths set to political differences.
My capitalism finances your socialism.
Framed in paradigms, caricatures and “isms”.
Lifetimes of fun, fights & insights,
Finally revelations, understanding:
Note:
* My involvement in the restructuring of Panthers in 1991 provided a major insight into Roger, helped reveal fundamental errors in my thinking. The restructure was taking a traditional organisational management pyramid completely dismantling it and rebuilding it as an organisation driven by a network of self-directed teams. A daring, radical, innovative move that gave practical life to a belief that organisational health is dependent on building: structures that distribute power away from individuals; cultures that allow individuals to grow, create & flourish (to be individual); and the tools to give people leverage.
365 Short Memories 