Capability Quote by Yves Doz
“Implementing any major changes to the way companies operate requires time and determination and the shift to globally integrated innovation is no exception - it calls for new capabilities to be built, changes in the structure of the innovation organization, new systems, processes and mindsets. The scope and scale of this task shouldn't prevent executives from starting down the path of change as the systemic nature of innovation activities means that every single element of change that's brought about will make a difference.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Strategy Conference, 2015
Large‑scale organizational change needs sustained effort, new skills, and structural adjustments, but executives should begin despite the task’s breadth because each small change adds up.
In simple terms: Changing big systems takes time and new abilities, yet start anyway because every tweak matters.
Key Takeaway
Begin change now, build capabilities gradually.
Themes
change management
innovation
leadership
strategy
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- launch pilot projects
- restructure teams
- introduce new processes
- shift mindsets
- train staff
Key Concepts
organizational design
capability building
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What small change can you implement today?
- How will you sustain momentum?
A Different Perspective
Complex change can be slowed by resistance and resource limits, making progress uneven.
