Business Quote by Thomas A. Stewart
“In companies whose wealth is intellectual capital, networks, rather than hierarchies, are the right organizational design.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Intellectual Capital, 1997
Networks outperform hierarchies in knowledge‑driven firms.
In simple terms: Collaboration beats rigid structures.
Cultivate flexible networks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- innovation
- team building
- remote work
- cross‑functional projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a hierarchy preferable?
- How to balance network and authority?
Hierarchies may still be needed for clarity.