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Architecture Quote by Cory Doctorow

“Businesses are great structures for managing big projects. It’s like trying to develop the ability to walk without developing a skeleton. Once in a blue moon, you get an octopus, but for the most part, you get skeletons. Skeletons are good shit.” quote by Cory Doctorow
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““Businesses are great structures for managing big projects. It’s like trying to develop the ability to walk without developing a skeleton. Once in a blue moon, you get an octopus, but for the most part, you get skeletons. Skeletons are good shit.””

Cory Doctorow

About This Quote

Source Talk: Technology and Business, 2017

Businesses provide frameworks for large projects, but rigid structures can limit flexibility.

In simple terms: Businesses are structured but can be restrictive.

Key Takeaway

Balance structure with adaptability.

Themes

business management project execution organizational design

Mood

analytical critical

Type

business strategic

When to use this quote

  • startup planning
  • corporate strategy
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

agility innovation process optimization

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did structure hinder progress?
  • How can you introduce flexibility?
A Different Perspective

Over‑structuring may stifle creativity.

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