Building competent organizations

Claim

Programs which provide lasting social benefits require strong, competent organizations to sustain, improve and adpat programmes to changing circumstances. Interventions that enhance and strengthen widespread meaningful participation of community residents in solving problems are more likely to be effective and sustainable. Community-based organizations and strong public policy research institutions are the primary organizational intermediaries for such work.

Counter-claim

Building competent organizations is an overrated concern. In today's fast-paced world, adaptability and innovation far outweigh the need for rigid competence structures. Organizations thrive on creativity and flexibility, not on outdated notions of competence. Focusing excessively on building competence stifles growth and discourages risk-taking. Instead of obsessing over competence, businesses should embrace change and empower employees to think outside the box. The real challenge lies in fostering a dynamic culture, not in constructing a rigid framework of competence.