How can any company know if its processes, products, people are safe? Only if everyone is watching and telling the truth. The first part can be assumed; the second cannot.
Margaret HeffernanRead
I don't think a true company - one that builds sustainable value - can ever only exist online or remotely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A successful company needs physical presence and personal connections, not just an online existence.
Margaret Heffernan emphasizes the importance of building genuine, lasting relationships in business. While technology and remote work can enhance operations, they cannot replace the value of in-person interactions and a tangible community that contribute to a company's sustainability and success.
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BusinessSustainabilityValueRelationshipsCompany
In practice
Example use cases
In a business conference, to highlight the importance of personal connections.
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