Aphorism 51
[Large companies] fear disruption far more than they do destruction. They push the decision to innovate back because things are OK today. George Buckley, chairman and chief executive, 3M
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Aphorism 50
Be wrong as fast as you can. Andrew Stanton, quoted by Kevin Koch
Aphorism 49
One of the myths of command and control is that those who issue commands believe they have control. Stephen Parry (via Ben Taylor)
Aphorism 48
When it comes to innovation, the customer is rarely right. At least, they’re rarely right about what they want next. Paul Valerio (via Amanda Gore)
Aphorism 47
Real understanding lies in finding simplifications that bring order to disparate facts. People in the middle of events often know less about them than those watching from the outside, which is why interviews with senior business figures inform us about what these people think rather than what is happening. John Kay
Aphorism 46
The divide isn’t digital. Joanne Jacobs
Aphorism 45
All models are wrong but some are useful. George Box
Aphorism 44
If people feel atomised, no amount of technology will make them engaged. Nick Temple, quoted by Sharon O’Dea [attributed following the helpful comment from Andrew Curry below]
Aphorism 43 (and 43A)
Having a strategy is the easy bit, it’s making it work that’s difficult. Bruce Thompson (with thanks to @FlipChartFT) Or, in reverse If you think formulating strategy is the hard part, you haven’t tried delivering it Jon Ayre
Aphorism 42
Government is a fascinating study in unintended consequences. Steph Gray (with thanks to Rich Watts for the reminder of what a good line it is)