Circular Quote by Frances Hesselbein
“I never had any question about the direction we were going in at the Girl Scouts. We shared our mission and research with all levels of leaders from the very beginning - a concept I created, using cups and saucers, called 'circular management.' Everyone was on a team; there were no superiors or subordinates. There was respect for all people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Girl Scouts Leadership Conference, 2002
Circular management removes hierarchy, fostering respect and shared responsibility among all members.
In simple terms: Flat structure builds respect and teamwork.
Key Takeaway
Adopt flat team structures.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
equality
respect
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
leadership
organizational
When to use this quote
- project teams
- community groups
- nonprofits
Key Concepts
organizational design
shared governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you implement circular management in a big company?
- What challenges could arise without clear hierarchy?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to scale in large organizations.
