The Carbon Copy Clerk: Why We Still Use 1806 Management Logic
In 1806, Ralph Wedgwood patented carbon paper to solve a problem of distance. Before then, every contract and invoice was rewritten by hand, inviting errors and disputes. Wedgwood’s messy, ink-coated sheets created a synchronized truth.
The Commute and the Unpaid Journey to Work
The commute started in the 1840s as unpaid time that extended the workday. Support™ leaders still manage that hidden cost through hybrid scheduling and exceptions.
The First Office and the Architecture of Accountability
The first office was built to centralize and supervise clerks. Modern management still operates inside architecture designed for visibility, not collaboration.
Saturday Half-Days and the Battle for Rest
Rest was not gifted to workers. It was fought for. When managers quietly surrender their own weekends, the six-day week returns in a new form.
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