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Arrogance Quote by Tom Peters

“Become a "learning organization". Shuck your arrogance - "if it isn't our idea, it can't be that good" - and become a determined copycat/ adapter/ enhancer.” quote by Tom Peters
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“Become a "learning organization". Shuck your arrogance - "if it isn't our idea, it can't be that good" - and become a determined copycat/ adapter/ enhancer.”

Tom Peters

About This Quote

Source Book: In Search of Excellence, Tom Peters, 1982

Organizations must shed ego and openly adopt useful ideas from elsewhere, turning imitation into innovation.

In simple terms: Drop pride, copy what works, improve it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace external ideas and adapt them.

Themes

learning humility adaptation innovation

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice strategic

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • strategic planning
  • team meetings
  • process redesign

Key Concepts

Organizational culture knowledge transfer continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you differentiate between useful imitation and harmful copying?
  • What structures help integrate external ideas?
A Different Perspective

Copying can stifle original creativity if not balanced with own insight.

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