Assembly line Quote by Charles Duhigg
““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.””
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.
Let people decide key actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project management
- software development
- manufacturing
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does autonomy affect performance?
- When should control be limited?
If people lack authority, they may feel disengaged.