The critical task for management in each revolutionary…
““The critical task for management in each revolutionary period is to find a new set of organizational practices that will become the basis for managing the next period of evolutionary growth. Interestingly enough, those new practices eventually sow the seeds of their own decay and lead to another period of revolution. Managers, therefore, experience the irony of seeing a major solution in one period become a major problem in a later period.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Management innovations spark growth but eventually become outdated, leading to new revolutions.
In simple terms: New practices drive growth, then decay, prompting further change.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to evolving organizational needs.
Themes
management
change
growth
innovation
organizational dynamics
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
Change:1
Growth:1
Harvard-business-review:0
Management:1
Revolution:1
Revolutionary Period:1
Management Revolutionary:0
Period Revolution:0
Revolution Managers:0
When to use this quote
- strategic planning
- leadership development
- organizational restructuring
- consulting
Key Concepts
business theory
systems theory
evolutionary economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain effective practices?
- What signals indicate impending decay?
A Different Perspective
Every solution may create future problems.