The "logic" of standards and guidelines

[Peter Apps]

While looking for something else I came across this, for all of us who work under the guidance of an anymous acronym .....

"Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex, intelligent behavior.
Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple, stupid behavior."

Dee W. Hock, "The Sheep's Second Law of the Universe"

Stay strong

Peter

[chromatographer1]

Simply wonderful. I love it.

Thanks for sharing this insightful comment.

Have any more?

Rod

[Bruce Hamilton]

I also liked:

" The first management law of the universe; Everything has both intended and unintended consequences. The intended consequences may or may not happen; the unintended consequences always do. "

Dee W. Hock

Founder and CEO, The Chaordic Alliance
Founder and CEO Emeritus, VISA

[tom jupille]

And all of the variations on Murphy's Law (US), also known as "Sod's Law" (UK) or the "loi de maximum emmerdement" (France):

http://www.xs4all.nl/~jcdverha/scijokes/9_6.html

Any other forms/names?