Big companies Quote by Peter Senge
“When I look at efforts to create change in big companies over the past 10 years, I have to say that there's enough evidence of success to say that change is possible - and enough evidence of failure to say that it isn't likely. Both of those lessons are important.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Change Forum, 2015
Evidence shows both successes and failures in large‑scale corporate change, highlighting its difficulty and possibility.
In simple terms: Change works sometimes, fails often.
Key Takeaway
Recognize patterns, adjust strategies.
Themes
change management
organizational learning
risk assessment
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
strategic
reflective
When to use this quote
- executive planning
- product launches
- cultural transformation
- process redesign
Key Concepts
systems thinking
learning organizations
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What conditions make change succeed?
- How can failures be turned into learning?
A Different Perspective
Success often depends on context and execution, not just theory.
