Change Quote by Josh Kaufman
““Approach making changes to a complex system with extreme caution: what you get may be the opposite of what you expect.””
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.
Proceed carefully, anticipate unintended results.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- organizational restructuring
- software updates
- policy reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you assess?
- How can you test changes safely?
Overcaution can stall progress.