Key to keeping the magic (anytime, anyplace)

No one is engaged. The group is too big. 

We don’t work together. We have no bond. 

There is too much bureaucracy. 

How much is too much? 

Juries have 12, so do tribal hunting parties, and army squads. 

Anthropologist Robin Dunbar believes 150 to be the magic number for community cohesion. 

The human brain can’t handle anymore relationships. 

Some companies only put in 150 parking spaces whenever they build a new plant. When the plant exceeds that capacity, they build a new one. 

Both Microsoft and Intel limit their buildings to 150 employees. 

And some communal religious groups create a new community once they reach the magic number. 

Yet for some, for example a military company, the magic number can be anywhere between 80-225. 

Different things. 

Different people. 

Different magic numbers. 

I guess what’s most important is knowing yours. 

What is your too much? 

When does the engagement stop?

What’s your magic number? 

Everyone has one.