The IT organization can't drive or lead a digital transformation. It has to come from the business and the business strategy, because they're fundamental to how a company or an organization evolves.
Michael DellRead
If you want to sustain excellence over a long time, you'd better come up with a system that works well. Anyone can sprint for a little while, but you can't sprint for forty years.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sustaining excellence requires a reliable system instead of short bursts of effort.
This quote emphasizes the importance of having a consistent and effective system in place to maintain high levels of performance and success over an extended period of time. While it is possible to achieve quick results or temporary success through intensive effort, true excellence is only attainable through sustainable practices that can endure the test of time.
Themes
ExcellenceSystemSustainabilitySuccessEffort
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting to discuss long-term strategies.
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