The Rule of Common Interest

THE RULE OF LEADERSHIP

          The Rule of Benedict was a masterpiece of leadership principles. It combined the best of Greco-Roman organizational theory with the tenets of Christian leadership. In the Rule, Benedict crystallized insights from his years of managing an organization during one of the most difficult times in history. As a management system the Rule has been remarkably successful and enduring. With lessons as fresh today as when originally penned, the Rule has provided the basic leadership text for thousands of organizations for almost fifteen centuries.

THE RULE OF COMMON INTEREST

Superior organizations are at all times shaped as elite fraternities, with a clearly stated common purpose. Mission statements must be precise declarations of the common purpose, as well as promises of organizational behavior.

ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF ELITENESS

Elite fraternities share three common organizational principles:

1.A well-articulated and common interest understood and shared by all involved.

2.Clear and distinct barriers to entry into the organization.

3.A strong sense of cohesiveness within the organization.