Hierarchy or rather the lack of it is a beautiful thing. I observed it today in Kabir's Martial Arts class. Teenagers teaching adults, and the adults accepting this reversal of roles effortlessly. Merit and capability was the only thing that mattered.
Thinking of it further I realized that this made sense at so many levels. To start with it gives the younger kids a role model that they can relate to- when they look at these young teachers, the black belt is no longer an unbelievable goal, set aside for adults only. They are bound to think that if another kid can do it so can I. And for the center itself it makes complete business sense- it now has a flexible "work force" that is both motivated and "free". These young teachers are so passionate that looking at them the parents of other children can't help but become even more inspirational- which just means that they are more likely to keep their child in the institute.
True meritocracy is hard to create but is worth exploring- it creates a positive cycle of reinforcement and ensures that there is a continuous pipe line of future leaders .
Thinking of it further I realized that this made sense at so many levels. To start with it gives the younger kids a role model that they can relate to- when they look at these young teachers, the black belt is no longer an unbelievable goal, set aside for adults only. They are bound to think that if another kid can do it so can I. And for the center itself it makes complete business sense- it now has a flexible "work force" that is both motivated and "free". These young teachers are so passionate that looking at them the parents of other children can't help but become even more inspirational- which just means that they are more likely to keep their child in the institute.
True meritocracy is hard to create but is worth exploring- it creates a positive cycle of reinforcement and ensures that there is a continuous pipe line of future leaders .
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