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Hey, size works against excellence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Size can hinder the pursuit of excellence in any venture.
In this quote, Bill Gates suggests that larger organizations or projects may face challenges in achieving excellence due to their size. As companies grow, they may become bureaucratic, slow to adapt, and less innovative, thus compromising their ability to maintain high standards and quality in their work.
Themes
SizeExcellenceSuccessInnovationOrganizations
In practice
Example use cases
During a business conference, someone might use this quote to discuss challenges faced by large corporations.
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