Four disgruntled animals gathered in the meadow. "Since my marriage, I don't get to run with the herd as much," said the Stag. "Home life is like that," the Bear commiserated. "I only get time alone when I hibernate." "Try living with your wife in a little dirt tunnel," said the Otter. "It can be claustrophobic." "My kits have taken over the den," said the Fox. "It's murder. Murder." "Let's form a club," said the Bear. "The club for men. We'll do men-type things. First meeting's tonight by the pine tree." They all thought it a splendid idea. That night, the Bear, the Stag, the Otter and the Fox all met at the pine tree to do men-type things. "Okay," said the Bear, "Let's go get some honey!" "I thought we'd rub our antlers against a tree," said the Stag. "That's a manly thing to do." "I think we should go fishing," said the Otter. "Or at least watch a fishing program on TV." "I don't know about you fellows," the Fox broke in. "But where I come from, the men cruise for chickens." The four stood in silence for a while, and then each went home.
Moral: Organizations work best when everyone shares the same objectives.
