"During periods of discontinuous, abrupt change, the..." - Quote by Peter Drucker
During periods of discontinuous, abrupt change, the essence of adaptation involves a keen sensitivity to what should be abandoned - not what should be changed or introduced. A willingness to depart from the familiar has distinct survival value.
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“Every man is the sum total of his reactions to experience. As your experiences differ and multiply, you become a different man, and hence your perspective changes. This goes on and on. Every reaction is a learning process; every significant experience alters your perspective.”
“The truth is that the first changes are so slow they pass almost unnoticed, and you go on seeing yourself as you always were, from the inside, but others observe you from the outside.”
“Tomorrow always arrives. It is always different. And even the mightiest company is in trouble if it has not worked on the future. Being surprised by what happens is a risk that even the largest and richest company cannot afford, and even the smallest business need not run.”
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“Company cultures are like country cultures. Never try to change one. Try, instead, to work with what you've got.”
“When people shake their heads because we are living in a restless age, ask them how they would like to life in a stationary one, and do without change”
“He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds his feet uncovered.”