"Corporate documents, like football game plans, are not easily drafted in a stadium, with thousands of very interested fans participating, each with their own red pencil, trying to reach a consensus on every word"
- Jon Postel
About this Quote
This quote by Jon Postel is a metaphor for the problem of creating corporate documents. Just like a football strategy, corporate files need careful consideration and preparation. It is not easy to prepare a plan with countless individuals involved, each with their own opinion and concepts. It is challenging to reach an agreement on every word, as everybody has their own analysis of what should be consisted of. This quote stresses the value of having a clear strategy and strategy when developing business documents, as it is not a task that can be done rapidly or easily. It requires careful idea and consideration, and the capability to jeopardize and reach an agreement.
This quote is written / told by Jon Postel between August 6, 1943 and October 16, 1998. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA.
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