The North Star has always been the same, which for us, is about making insanely great products that really change the world in some way - enrich people's lives.
Tim CookRead
We collectively, to get things done, work together as a team. Because the work really happens horizontally in our company, not vertically. Products are horizontal. It takes hardware plus software plus services to make a killer product.
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What this quote means
Collaboration among team members is essential to achieve great results.
This quote by Tim Cook emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success within a company. He highlights that effective work operates in a horizontal manner, suggesting that breaking down traditional hierarchical structures allows for better integration of hardware, software, and services to create exceptional products.
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TeamworkCollaborationSuccessHorizontalProducts
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a team meeting focused on enhancing collaboration among departments.
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