In the Western tradition, we have focused on teaching as a skill and forgotten what Socrates knew: teaching is a gift, learning is a skill.
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The purpose of an organization is to enable ordinary humans beings to do extraordinary things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Organizations exist to empower people to achieve remarkable outcomes together.
Peter Drucker's quote emphasizes the role of organizations in harnessing the collective potential of individuals. It suggests that through collaboration and support, even ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary feats, highlighting the importance of effective leadership and teamwork in any organizational setting.
Themes
OrganizationLeadershipTeamworkExtraordinaryEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar to inspire managers.
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