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:: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 ::

Middle Management Can Benefit From Studying Middle Earth The Wiser Agency, U.S. Newswire
The importance of delegation is one of the lessons learned by Frodo, the Hobbitt. 'Frodo tried to carry the weight of Middle Earth on his shoulders, but without the help of Samwise Gamgee and the rest of the Fellowship, he would have failed.' Among the other lessons Wiser notes within the film are (1) Support your superiors, as evidenced by Sam's loyalty to Frodo; (2) Be wary of Smeagol-like sycophants with hidden agendas; (3) Look for unconventional alliances, following Aragorn's example of building bridges with elves, dwarves, and even ghostly murderers when necessary; (4) Lead, even when you face a personal crisis, unlike Denethor, who is paralyzed with grief over his son's death; (5) Understand that fear is a limited motivator, and that if you must watch your minions constantly, your reign will not last; (6) Lead by example, like Aragorn, who fights alongside farmers and stable boys; (7) Offer help when it is needed, as Gandalf does; (8) Know your weaknesses, or your competitor may penetrate your seemingly indestructible fortress; and (9) Discrimination is dangerous, a lesson learned by the Lord of Nazgul, who is undone by the assumption that his opponent is a man.

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