Corporate Quote by Michael Otto
“One has to live with the fact that some corporate decisions are going to be wrong. As long as most of the decisions are right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leaders Forum, 2018
Corporate decisions inevitably include errors; overall success depends on majority correctness.
In simple terms: Not all corporate choices are right.
Key Takeaway
Accept mistakes and focus on overall performance.
Themes
decision‑making
corporate culture
risk
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- project planning
- product launches
- policy revisions
Key Concepts
strategy
error tolerance
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance accountability with learning?
- What processes reduce decision errors?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on errors can demoralize teams.
