Commitment Quote by Margaret J. Wheatley
“Successful organizations, including the Military, have learned that the higher the risk, the more necessary it is to engage everyone's commitment and intelligence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership and the New Science, 1992
Higher risk situations require broader engagement of people’s commitment and intelligence to succeed.
In simple terms: Risk needs collective effort.
Engage all stakeholders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military operations
- project management
- innovation initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance risk with clear guidance?
- What structures support collective intelligence?
High risk can overwhelm without clear direction.