The way innovating companies are designed leaves ambiguities, overlaps, decision conflicts or decision vacuums in some parts of the organisation. People rail at this, curse it-and invent innovative ways to overcome it.
Rosabeth Moss KanterRead
It's near impossible to always be right when you're innovating. It's easy to get emotionally invested in it, but you need to monitor its impact like a hawk and react if you don't like what you see. And if/when you pull it back, you want to do that communication with transparency and humility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Innovation involves risks and mistakes; one must remain vigilant and communicate clearly when adjusting ideas.
This quote emphasizes that in the realm of innovation, it is challenging to be correct at all times, as the process is filled with uncertainties and emotional investment. It suggests that one should closely observe the outcomes of their innovations and be ready to adapt when necessary, doing so with honest communication that reflects humility.
Themes
InnovationAdaptationCommunicationHumilityTransparency
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting discussing new product development, you might say this quote to highlight the importance of flexibility.
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