Business success is less a function of grandiose predictions than it is a result of being able to respond rapidly to real changes as they occur.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real business success comes from responding quickly to actual changes rather than making big predictions.
- In plain terms
- React fast to real changes instead of relying on predictions.
- What can you take from it?
- Agility is more important than prediction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you rely too much on plans?
- How fast can you react?
Another view
Some planning is still needed even if you focus on agility.
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