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2026-04-05 04:55:47
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio stated that meritocratic management models typically generate more disagreements than in ordinary organizations. However, if taken to extremes, constant debate and excessive criticism can reduce the system's effectiveness. At Bridgewater, he encountered individuals, particularly junior staff, who mistakenly believed they had the right to argue with anyone about anything. He even witnessed cliques forming to threaten the meritocratic system, claiming it was based on company principles. These individuals misunderstood both the principles he established and the boundaries of conduct within the organization. They needed to adhere to the system's rules, which already provided solutions for resolving disagreements and must never threaten the stable operation of the entire system.
