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“Every organization goes through a lifecycle where they eventually lose their initial speed or agility at a strategic level.” quote by John P. Kotter
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“Every organization goes through a lifecycle where they eventually lose their initial speed or agility at a strategic level.”

John P. Kotter

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.

Key Takeaway

Refresh strategy as you scale.

Themes

growth agility strategy change management leadership

Mood

strategic optimistic

Type

guidance inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startups
  • large corporations
  • nonprofits

Key Concepts

organizational lifecycle adaptive leadership innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to regain agility?
  • How do you balance speed and stability?
A Different Perspective

Agility can be restored with deliberate effort.

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