The purpose of an organization is to enable ordinary humans beings to do extraordinary things.
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What we need is an entrepreneurial society in which innovation and entrepreneurship are normal, steady and continuous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An entrepreneurial society fosters ongoing innovation and entrepreneurship as part of daily life.
Peter Drucker's quote emphasizes the importance of creating a societal environment where entrepreneurial activities and innovative thinking are not only encouraged but are regular occurrences. This reflects the idea that for a society to thrive, especially economically, there must be a cultural shift that embraces creativity and risk-taking as integral components of everyday life.
Themes
EntrepreneurshipInnovationSocietyCreativitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about economic growth at a conference on entrepreneurship.
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