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“There is a science to managing high tech businesses, and it needs to be respected. One of them is that in technology businesses, leadership is temporary. It's constantly recycling. So the asset has limited lifetime.” quote by Eric Schmidt
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“There is a science to managing high tech businesses, and it needs to be respected. One of them is that in technology businesses, leadership is temporary. It's constantly recycling. So the asset has limited lifetime.”

Eric Schmidt

About This Quote

Source Interview: “Managing High‑Tech Companies,” 2015

Tech leadership is fleeting; companies must respect the science of managing rapid change.

In simple terms: Tech leaders have short tenures; manage change wisely.

Key Takeaway

Plan for leadership turnover and continuous innovation.

Themes

leadership technology management organizational change strategy

Mood

pragmatic forward‑looking

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • startup scaling
  • corporate restructuring
  • M&A integration

Key Concepts

systems thinking innovation cycles human capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can firms institutionalize knowledge?
  • What practices sustain long‑term vision?
A Different Perspective

Leadership turnover can destabilize culture if not managed.

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