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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.” quote by Margaret J. Wheatley
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“Successful organizations, including the Military, have learned that the higher the risk, the more necessary it is to engage everyone's commitment and intelligence.”

Margaret J. Wheatley

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.

Key Takeaway

Engage all stakeholders.

Themes

risk leadership collaboration

Mood

inspirational strategic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military operations
  • project management
  • innovation initiatives

Key Concepts

systems thinking collective intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders balance risk with clear guidance?
  • What structures support collective intelligence?
A Different Perspective

High risk can overwhelm without clear direction.

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