Fashions Quote by Jeffrey Pfeffer
““Thinking is very hard work. And management fashions are a wonderful substitute for thinking.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't, Jeffrey Pfeffer, 2010
Thinking requires effort; many rely on management fads to avoid it, often leading to shallow decisions.
In simple terms: Hard thinking is replaced by trendy management tricks.
Key Takeaway
Question thinking over shortcuts.
Themes
critical thinking
management
decision making
efficiency
culture
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
advice
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- leadership development
- team meetings
- process design
Key Concepts
cognitive load
organizational behavior
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you substitute thinking with buzzwords?
- How can you foster deeper analysis?
A Different Perspective
Trendy practices may ignore underlying problems.
