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Adaptability Quote by Gary Hamel

“You can't build an adaptable organization without adaptable people - and individuals change only when they have to, or when they want to.” quote by Gary Hamel
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“You can't build an adaptable organization without adaptable people - and individuals change only when they have to, or when they want to.”

Gary Hamel

About This Quote

Source Book: The Future of Management, 2014

Adaptable organizations need adaptable people; change occurs when necessity or desire drives it.

In simple terms: People must be flexible for organizations to adapt.

Key Takeaway

Foster adaptability in teams.

Themes

leadership change management adaptability

Mood

pragmatic motivational

Type

business strategic

When to use this quote

  • training programs
  • coaching
  • incentive design

Key Concepts

organizational culture personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates your team to adapt?
  • How can you align personal goals with organizational change?
A Different Perspective

People may resist change despite incentives.

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