Agile Quote by Jurgen Appelo
““Delegation is not a binary thing. There are shades of grey between a dictatorship and an anarchy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Management 3.0, 2010
Delegation exists on a spectrum; balance authority and autonomy.
In simple terms: Delegation is nuanced, not just on/off.
Find the right balance of control and freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project management
- team building
- startup culture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much freedom should a team have?
- What signs indicate delegation is too rigid or too loose?
Too much control stifles innovation; too little creates chaos.