Cents Quote by Azim Premji
“We give people major responsibilities even if they are only 60 per cent ready. Our experience is that people are pretty elastic when you give them responsibility, and they just grow rapidly with the job.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Talk, Azim Premji, 2015
Assigning tasks before full readiness accelerates growth because people adapt quickly when trusted with responsibility.
In simple terms: Giving responsibility early speeds up learning.
Key Takeaway
Trust early, watch rapid growth.
Themes
leadership
development
trust
Mood
optimistic
confident
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- new hires
- team projects
- career advancement
- skill development
Key Concepts
elasticity
growth mindset
on‑the‑job learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess readiness without limiting potential?
- What support ensures success after early responsibility?
A Different Perspective
If responsibilities are too complex, they may overwhelm and cause failure.
