Broads Quote by C. K. Prahalad
“Dividing meager resources across a host of medium term operational goals creates mediocrity on a broad scale.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of Competition, 1994
Spreading limited resources thinly across many goals leads to overall mediocrity.
In simple terms: Too many goals dilute success.
Key Takeaway
Focus on a few key objectives.
Themes
focus
resource allocation
strategy
efficiency
prioritization
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- product development
- startup planning
- budgeting
- team objectives
Key Concepts
business strategy
management theory
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- Which goals deserve priority?
- How to balance depth and breadth?
A Different Perspective
Narrow focus may miss emerging opportunities.
