Level Quote by John P. Kotter
“Every organization goes through a lifecycle where they eventually lose their initial speed or agility at a strategic level.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Leading Change" by John P. Kotter, 1996
Organizations lose early agility as they grow, needing new strategies to stay effective.
In simple terms: Growth slows agility; adapt to stay effective.
Refresh strategy as you scale.
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When to use this quote
- startups
- large corporations
- nonprofits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to regain agility?
- How do you balance speed and stability?
Agility can be restored with deliberate effort.