1,053 Quotes About Management

When rate of problems is greater than rate of solutions, only radical changes can make the difference.

Wait. You work for me?""I prefer to think of it as managing your incompetence.

The Tone is the Message.

Strategy is not really a solo sport – even if you’re the CEO.

The Four Keys of Great Managers:1. "When selecting someone, they select for talent ... not simply experience, intelligence or determination."2. "When setting expectations, they define the right outcomes ... not the right steps."3. "When motivating someone, they focus on strengths ... not on weaknesses."4. "When developing someone, they help him find the right fit ... not simply the next rung on the ladder.

To be sure, the fundamental task of management remains the same: to make people capable of joint performance through common goals, common values, the right structure, and the training and development they need to perform and to respond to change.

Only do what only you can do.

Many small businesses are doomed from day one, not from competition or the economy, but from the ignorance of their owners . . . their destiny is already decided because they have no idea how a business should be operated.

To make a decision, all you need is authority. To make a good decision, you also need knowledge, experience, and insight.