The belief that rainmakers bring rain falls into the realm of superstition. However, they undoubtedly foster cohesion among those who believe in this instrument. Stefan Kühl describes how this "rainmaker phenomenon" operates within the concept of learning organizations. Many modern management principles do not achieve what they promise. The principles that are touted as recipes for success, such as clear goal agreements, employee identification, participation, and continuous learning, have other beneficial effects – they keep organizations in motion.