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“Approach making changes to a complex system with extreme caution: what you get may be the opposite of what you expect.” quote by Josh Kaufman
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““Approach making changes to a complex system with extreme caution: what you get may be the opposite of what you expect.””

Josh Kaufman

About This Quote

Source Book: 'The Personal MBA', 2010

Changing complex systems requires extreme caution because outcomes may be opposite of expectations.

In simple terms: Caution when altering complex systems.

Key Takeaway

Proceed carefully, anticipate unintended results.

Themes

systems change management caution

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

educational strategic

When to use this quote

  • organizational restructuring
  • software updates
  • policy reforms

Key Concepts

business complexity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks do you assess?
  • How can you test changes safely?
A Different Perspective

Overcaution can stall progress.

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