Creativity Quote by John Ralston Saul
“Management cannot solve problems. Nor can it stir creativity of any sort. It can only manage what it is given. If asked to do more, it will deform whatever is put into its hands.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Soul of Enterprise, 2005
Management can only handle what is given; it cannot generate creativity or solve problems beyond its scope.
In simple terms: Management manages, not creates.
Empower teams to innovate.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project planning
- innovation workshops
- process redesign
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you give management creative freedom?
- What structures hinder innovation?
May underestimate human ingenuity.