Success Quote by Jeffrey Pfeffer
““Michael Schrage is right: “A collaboration of incompetents, no matter how diligent or well-meaning, cannot be successful.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, 2015
Team success requires competence; diligent but incompetent members hinder outcomes.
In simple terms: Incompetent teams fail despite effort.
Key Takeaway
Ensure competence in collaborators.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
competence
Mood
cautious
realistic
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- project management
- startup teams
- corporate meetings
- cross‑functional work
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
collaboration dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess competence before forming a team?
- What safeguards can prevent incompetent collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Even diligent effort cannot compensate for lack of skill.
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