Allow Quote by Henry Mintzberg
“Companies are communities. There's a spirit of working together. Communities are not a place where a few people allow themselves to be singled out as solely responsible for success.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Managerial Work by Henry Mintzberg, 1973
Organizations function best when members view themselves as part of an interconnected community rather than isolated individuals responsible for outcomes.
In simple terms: Success comes from teamwork, not solo effort.
Key Takeaway
Foster collaboration and shared responsibility.
Themes
teamwork
community
shared responsibility
leadership
Mood
collaborative
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advice
leadership
organizational
When to use this quote
- project teams
- company mergers
- remote work
- startup scaling
Key Concepts
systems thinking
collective efficacy
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance collective ownership with personal accountability?
- What structures support both community and clear responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual accountability and dilute clear decision‑making.
