Organizational effectiveness does not lie in that narrow minded concept called rationality. It lies in the blend of clearheaded logic and powerful intuition
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The real challenge in crafting strategy lies in detecting subtle discontinuities that may undermine a business in the future. And for that there is no technique, no program, just a sharp mind in touch with the situation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Crafting strategy requires awareness of subtle changes that could impact a business's future success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being attuned to subtle changes in the business environment that could pose challenges to a company's strategy. It suggests that while there may be no specific techniques or programs to identify these changes, having a keen and perceptive mind is essential for recognizing and addressing them effectively.
Themes
StrategyBusinessAwarenessMindfulnessFutureChallenges
In practice
Example use cases
In a business conference discussing future strategies, one might say, 'As Henry Mintzberg pointed out, the real challenge in crafting strategy lies in detecting subtle discontinuities.'
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