C. Northcote Parkinson: Parkinson’s Law: When first examined under the microscope, the cabinet council usually appears–to comitologists, historians, and even to the people who appoint cabinets–to consist ideally of five. With that number the plant is viable, allowing for two members to be absent or sick at any one time. Five members are easy to … Continue reading Morning Must-Read: C. Northcote Parkinson on Why Thought Leaders Are Natural Heads of Government…