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“When people are allowed to stop the assembly line, redirect a huge software project, or follow an instinct, they take responsibility for making sure an enterprise will succeed.” quote by Charles Duhigg
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““When people are allowed to stop the assembly line, redirect a huge software project, or follow an instinct, they take responsibility for making sure an enterprise will succeed.””

Charles Duhigg

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg, 2012

Empowering individuals to intervene in processes gives them ownership and drives organizational success.

In simple terms: Giving people control leads to responsibility and success.

Key Takeaway

Let people decide key actions.

Themes

leadership ownership process improvement

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • software development
  • manufacturing
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

agency systems thinking empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does autonomy affect performance?
  • When should control be limited?
A Different Perspective

If people lack authority, they may feel disengaged.

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