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“Titles or organizational structures, that’s not the lens through which we see our peers,” quote by Jonathan Ive
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“Titles or organizational structures, that’s not the lens through which we see our peers,”

Jonathan Ive

About This Quote

Source Interview: Design Talk, Jonathan Ive, 2015

Design should focus on people, not hierarchical labels.

In simple terms: Focus on people, not titles.

Key Takeaway

Value relationships over titles.

Themes

design human-centered leadership

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • project planning
  • collaboration
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

User experience organizational psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do titles affect team dynamics?
  • When is hierarchy beneficial?
A Different Perspective

May overlook necessary structure in large organizations.

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