Any organization can learn much about thriving in the business world from the Octopus. Here are six primary reasons why.
If there is a creature that resembles how organizations need to approach the world, it is the Octopus.
Firstly, the Octopus has maximum fluidity and agility with just one rigid part in his body. It can easily adjust itself to various physical situations, which organizations must also do.
Secondly, the Octopus’s ability to change colors instantly and move uniquely is an excellent reminder of how organizations should respond to their environment rather than simply reacting.
Thirdly, the Octopus’s ability to change color quickly gives it a unique way to adapt to any situation. The Octopus’s ecosystem is complex, and with a high level of adaptability, it will survive. The same applies to organizations.
Fourthly, how the Octopus reaches its abilities is fascinating and applies to organizations. Unlike humans, which have a central neural system, the Octopus has just a third of its neuron system in its brain, with the rest distributed throughout its legs. That is an excellent example of a high level of sustainability.
Fifthly, the Octopus’s planning abilities are impressive. Some octopus species can carry animals or fruit shells and use them to hide, which is an excellent example of planning and being able to respond.
Sixthly, despite not being a social creature, the Octopus enjoys playing. Playing is how other animals learn to behave in a social organization. Octopuses don’t need this, yet they play! They play out of curiosity, which teaches them new things. We need to be curious to thrive.
Which creature do you think depicts the way organizations should behave, and why?
