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What does it mean?
When entrepreneurs embrace change, they help maintain social and economic stability.
In plain terms
Entrepreneurs who accept change help keep society and the economy steady.
What can you take from it?
Embracing change can lead to greater stability.

Where it applies

  • organizational strategy
  • economic planning
  • change management

Putting it to work

  • encourage adaptability
  • promote continuous innovation

Questions to consider

  • How does innovation stabilize an economy?
  • Is stability the goal or a byproduct of change?

Another view

Change often creates instability before it leads to stability.

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