Business Quote by Michael Gerber
“Systems run the business and people run the systems.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, 1995
Business systems should be designed first; people then operate within them, not the reverse.
In simple terms: Systems precede people in business.
Design effective systems before focusing on staff.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- operations management
- employee training
- process improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance system rigidity with employee creativity?
- What systems need redesign in your organization?
Neglecting human adaptability can cause system failures.