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“Creativity is not like the weather: You can do something about it. And you can measure it well enough to determine its effect on sales and profits.” quote by John Kao
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“Creativity is not like the weather: You can do something about it. And you can measure it well enough to determine its effect on sales and profits.”

John Kao

About This Quote

Source Book: The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo, 2010

Creativity can be managed like any other resource, with deliberate actions and measurable outcomes.

In simple terms: Creativity can be controlled and measured.

Key Takeaway

Apply systematic processes to boost creative output.

Themes

creativity management business measurement

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • marketing campaigns
  • team brainstorming
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

resource allocation innovation metrics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance structure with freedom?
  • What metrics truly reflect creative value?
A Different Perspective

Creativity may resist quantification in some contexts.

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