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Following up on the idea that limits we put on ourselves can fuel creativity, Tony Morgan has posted the following quote from Jason Fried, cofounder of 37signals (Wired, 25th Feb 2008):

"Remember — size does matter: A small group of 10 great people will outproduce, outwork, outthink a large group of 50 average people."

Is sticking to small teams a constraint that helps rather than hinders? Is a team of 10 average people better than a team of 50 average people? I’d say yes - it’s impossible to relate to all 50 people in any meaningful way. With 10, you’re in with a chance of building a team instead of a crowd…

For more about How to Make Big Things Happen with Small Teams, check out Jason’s presentation.