Because Quote by Clayton Christensen
“Growth makes management easier. In particular, it makes making labor concessions seem easy. It's when growth stops because you're being disrupted that managing becomes really, really hard, and as a result, most disrupted companies simply disappear.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Innovator's Dilemma, 1997
Growth eases management, but when growth halts due to disruption, managing becomes extremely difficult, often leading to failure.
In simple terms: Growth simplifies management; disruption makes it hard.
Prepare for disruption before growth stalls.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startups
- established firms
- industry shifts
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What early signs of disruption can you detect?
- How can you sustain growth amid change?
Disruption can be managed with proactive adaptation.