Consequence Quote by David Maister
“Whether or not your values are operational is crucially determined by whether or not there are consequences for noncompliance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Managing the Professional Service Firm by David Maister, 1993
Values become real only when non‑compliance has consequences.
In simple terms: Values need consequences to be effective.
Key Takeaway
Enforce consequences for values.
Themes
ethics
accountability
values
Mood
pragmatic
serious
Type
business
ethical
When to use this quote
- workplace policies
- team management
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What consequences reinforce your core values?
- How do you balance enforcement with flexibility?
A Different Perspective
Over‑penalizing can stifle innovation.
