Honeybee Democracy

"Honeybees make decisions collectively - and democratically.  Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building.  In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, these incredible insects have much to teach us when it comes to collective wisdom and effective decision making.  A remarkable and richly illustrated account of scientific discovery, Honeybee Democracy brings together, for the first time, decades of Seeley's pioneering research to tell the amazing story of house hunting and democratic debate among the honeybees."  (From the book jacket)

I read and enjoyed this book because I'm a bee nerd; I loved this book because of my fascination with the democratic process, management, and organizational behavior.  All good managers and heads of departments should read this book.  -Phil

[272 pages - Hardcover]