Airplane Quote by Steve Jobs
“Some people can do one thing magnificently, like Michelangelo, and others make things like semiconductors or build 747 airplanes -- that type of work requires legions of people. In order to do things well, that can't be done by one person, you must find extraordinary people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005
Great achievements need many talents; no single person can master all aspects of complex projects.
In simple terms: Big work needs many people.
Key Takeaway
Seek extraordinary collaborators.
Themes
collaboration
teamwork
complexity
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
motivational
leadership
When to use this quote
- product development
- large engineering projects
- artistic productions
- research labs
Key Concepts
systems thinking
division of labor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify extraordinary collaborators?
- What structures support effective teamwork?
A Different Perspective
Even with many experts, coordination can fail.
