giving credit

Gail Taylor recently posted an essay on “rip off artists” to her Tomorrow Makers blog concerning intellectual plagiarism in the knowledge economy. I have no doubt it was a difficult post for her to write, as she is one who tends overwhelmingly to see the positive in peoples’ intentions and ideas. It is an important post for members of The Value Web - as well as other individuals and organizations who use the MG Taylor methods legitimately and with integrity. Honoring the work and ideas upon which our work and ideas have developed brings honor upon ourselves and to the clients and partners with whom we work. This is perhaps as important as the legal agreements and licensing fees we have put in place; demonstrating our acknowledgment not just the body of knowledge we have inherited, but the spirit behind it as well.
~Todd Johnston