Change Quote by Tom DeMarco
““If nothing is declared unchangeable, then the organization will resist all change. When there is defining vision, the only way the organization can define itself is its stasis.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Software Evolution, Tom DeMarco, 1990
Organizations resist change unless they accept that some things must remain constant; otherwise they become stagnant.
In simple terms: Change needs a stable core to be effective.
Balance stability with adaptability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate restructuring
- technology adoption
- process improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What core values should remain unchanged?
- How can vision be defined without stasis?
Too much rigidity can prevent necessary innovation.