The dangers presented by the neutral zone take several forms: 1. People’s anxiety rises and their motivation falls. They feel disoriented and self-doubting. They are resentful and self-protective. Energy is drained away from work into coping tactics. In one recent merger, managers in several key departments of the smaller company estimated that people’s effectiveness had fallen 50 percent. 2. People in the neutral zone miss more work than at other times. At best, productivity suffers, and at worst, there is a sharp rise in medical and disability claims. Absenteeism tripled at one
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In the church
1. People get territorial
2. Folks quit coming to church
3. Old conflicts get worse
