Company Quote by Bill Gates
“An important re-engineering principle is that companies should focus on their core competence and outsource everything else.”
About This Quote
Source Business Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma, 1997
Companies should concentrate on what they do best and outsource the rest.
In simple terms: Focus on core strengths, delegate other tasks.
Key Takeaway
Identify and outsource non‑core activities.
Themes
strategy
outsourcing
core competence
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
business
advisory
When to use this quote
- startup scaling
- corporate restructuring
- product development
Key Concepts
management
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Which functions could be outsourced?
- How to maintain quality when delegating?
A Different Perspective
Outsourcing can reduce control over quality.
