Broads Quote by James A. Champy
“People must know that their ideas will be listened to and, if they have merit, acted upon. If they do, it is possible to mobilize individual creativity on a very broad scale.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reengineering the Corporation, James A. Champy, 1993
Ideas must be heard and, when valuable, acted on to unleash widespread individual creativity.
In simple terms: Listening to good ideas sparks large‑scale creativity.
Key Takeaway
Encourage idea sharing and act on merit.
Themes
innovation
empowerment
collaboration
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
leadership
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- innovation workshops
- crowdsourcing platforms
- product development
- policy design
Key Concepts
systems thinking
creative mobilization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations ensure merit‑based action on ideas?
- What barriers prevent ideas from being heard?
A Different Perspective
If ideas are ignored, talent disengages and potential is lost.
