Why Apiari? What’s an Apiari?

Apiary — /ˈāpēˌerē/ noun a place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives. 

The complexity, organization, productivity, and teamwork of bees is a good metaphor for much of the organizational work we do.

“It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously & productively? Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions."                   

-- Michael O'Malley, The Wisdom of Bees