Bad Quote by Stewart Butterfield
“There's a lot that's wrong with the way we work - bad habits that develop around control of information, people hoarding information as a means of preserving their own power. When you're using Slack, everyone can see what's going on because the default mode is public.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Workplace Culture, 2020
Control over information creates power imbalances; open communication reduces hoarding and improves collaboration.
In simple terms: Keeping info open prevents power games.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparency in tools.
Themes
communication
power
information
collaboration
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project management
- remote work
- company onboarding
Key Concepts
Organizational behavior
knowledge sharing
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure openness without privacy loss?
- What incentives reduce hoarding?
A Different Perspective
Open platforms can still be misused for surveillance.
