Boards Quote by Helen Clark
“Innovation applied across the board of development is having a huge impact, and can have more. All sorts of technology can provide shortcuts, can overcome obstacles which once seemed insuperable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, New Zealand Prime Minister, 2005
Technology accelerates development, creating shortcuts and overcoming previously impossible challenges.
In simple terms: Tech speeds progress and removes barriers.
Key Takeaway
Leverage tech to solve hard problems.
Themes
innovation
technology
development
impact
problem solving
Mood
optimistic
forward-looking
analytical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- public policy
- R&D
- education
- infrastructure
Key Concepts
diffusion
automation
scalability
efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable access to tech?
- What barriers remain despite new tools?
A Different Perspective
Tech may widen inequality if access is uneven.
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