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“As a company gets big, the information that informs decision-making gets massive. Depending upon the prism through which you view the business, your perspective will vary. If two people are in charge, this variance will cause conflict and delay.” quote by Ben Horowitz
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“As a company gets big, the information that informs decision-making gets massive. Depending upon the prism through which you view the business, your perspective will vary. If two people are in charge, this variance will cause conflict and delay.”

Ben Horowitz

About This Quote

Source Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things, 2014

As organizations grow, information overload and divergent perspectives among leaders cause conflict and slow decisions.

In simple terms: Big companies face decision delays due to many opinions.

Key Takeaway

Simplify data and align leadership viewpoints.

Themes

management communication growth

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • strategic planning
  • product development
  • crisis response

Key Concepts

information overload decision paralysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders balance diverse insights with decisive action?
  • What tools help streamline information flow?
A Different Perspective

Too many viewpoints can also foster innovation if managed well.

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