Michael Lissack
that balance individual attribution with collective achievement, visibility with appropriate boundaries, standardization with contextual adaptation, and technological capabilities with human judgment. These balanced systems won’t eliminate the tensions inherent in orga- nizational recognition. Territory and credit will remain complex domains requiring continuous navigation rather than permanent resolution. But thoughtfully designed digital signposts can transform these tensions from destructive conflicts into productive creative tension—acknowledging legitimate differences while creating sufficient coherence for effective collaboration. In this evolution lies one of the most significant opportunities of the digital age: the potential to create recognition systems that genuinely honor the full spectrum of human contribution while enabling unprec- edented collaboration across traditional boundaries. The organizations that develop these capabilities won’t just acknowledge work more effec- tively—they’ll fundamentally transform what becomes possible through collective human effort.
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