chaordic
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of chaordic
C20: blend of chaotic + order
Example Sentences
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But, he conceded to Fast Company magazine in 1996, Visa implemented only about 25 percent of what he called his “chaordic” concept of management — a balance of chaos and order.
From New York Times
Mr. Hock resigned from Visa in 1984 to become a rancher, but eight years later he began consulting organizations about his chaordic ideas.
From New York Times
He added: “That perception is completely mistaken. In chaordic organizations, it must be stood on its head, as it should in all organizations.”
From New York Times
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