As a former CEO, I have dealt with numerous situations where significant change had to happen. Invariably, when the topic of change is brought up, two (primary) camps form.
- Change very little. (Evolutionary Change)
- Change a lot. (Revolutionary Change)
Interestingly, the plan that seems to get implemented regardless of which camp is claimed is a third camp:
3. Change a few things, overreact to problems and back off (Cluster)
I am a big fan of movies (usually bad ones). I happen to think the following lines from The Karate Kid is particularly germaine:
Miyagi: Now, ready?
Daniel: Yeah, I guess so.
Miyagi: [sighs] Daniel-san, must talk.
[they both kneel]
Miyagi: Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later
[makes squish gesture]
Miyagi: get squish just like grape. Here, karate, same thing. Either you karate do “yes” or karate do “no.” You karate do “guess so,”
[makes squish gesture]
Miyagi: just like grape. Understand?
Daniel: Yeah, I understand.
Miyagi: Now, ready?
Daniel: Yeah, I’m ready.
You cannot be afraid of big change. Sometimes, you have GOT to rock the boat.
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