Function Quote by Tom DeMarco
“The manager's function is not to make people work, but to make it possible for people to work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Structured Systems Analysis, 1979
A manager should enable work rather than force it, creating conditions for productivity.
In simple terms: Managers enable work, not force it.
Focus on removing obstacles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team projects
- remote work
- process improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you empower your team today?
- What obstacles can you eliminate?
If managers micromanage, they stifle creativity.