Adequate Quote by Peter Senge
“If there is genuine potential for growth, build capacity in advance of demand, as a strategy for creating demand. Hold the vision, especially as regards assessing key performance and evaluating whether capacity to meet potential demand is adequate.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge, 1990
Prepare resources before demand spikes to stimulate market growth.
In simple terms: Build capacity early to create demand.
Key Takeaway
Invest ahead of demand.
Themes
strategy
capacity planning
growth
vision
performance measurement
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- product launch
- infrastructure development
- skill training
Key Concepts
leadership
systems thinking
forecasting
Questions to Reflect On
- What indicators justify early capacity building?
- How to balance risk of overcapacity?
A Different Perspective
Premature capacity can waste resources if demand never materializes.
