A metaphor I often use in transformation work. In many organizations, I encounter complex structures and processes that have evolved over time—layered, overregulated, and far from lean or efficient. Employees have learned to accept this complexity: “That’s how it’s always been,” or “The boss wants it that way.”   But this complexity often stands in the way of progress. It stifles innovation, undermines accountability, and creates distance.   With this phrase—“We don’t want an