Connections Quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
“Creativity does not derive from order but from the attempt to impose order where it does not exist, to make new connections.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Change Masters, 1983
Creativity emerges by trying to impose order on chaos, forging new connections.
In simple terms: Order from chaos sparks creativity.
Key Takeaway
Seek patterns in disorder.
Themes
creativity
innovation
order
chaos
connections
Mood
inspirational
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- design thinking sessions
- research projects
- entrepreneurial ventures
- artistic collaborations
Key Concepts
systems thinking
network theory
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- What chaotic element can you organize?
- How do new links change your view?
A Different Perspective
Too much order can stifle spontaneity.
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