Capabilities Quote by Vincent Westergren
““A corporation will never yield an outcome or result that it is not built to be capable of generating. - If you want to attain a certain position or result, your efforts should go into making that outcome as likely as possible.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership Principles, Vincent Westergren, 2018
Success depends on aligning efforts with the inherent capabilities of an organization; you must build the right structure to achieve desired results.
In simple terms: Build the right system to get the result you want.
Key Takeaway
Design capability before demanding outcome.
Themes
strategy
organization
capability
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- business planning
- project management
- team building
Key Concepts
systems thinking
goal alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- What capabilities does your team lack?
- How can you adapt the structure for new goals?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on structure can stifle creativity.
