Ability Quote by Nancy Kline
“A manager's ability to turn meetings into a thinking environment is probably an organization's greatest asset.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Time to Think", 1999
Turning meetings into thinking spaces maximizes collective intelligence and is a key organizational strength
In simple terms: Thinking meetings boost organizational value
Foster thinking environments in meetings
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team workshops
- strategic planning
- innovation sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure a meeting to encourage thinking?
- What barriers prevent thinking in your organization?
Not all meetings can be fully thinking‑oriented; constraints may limit depth