Revolution Can Fail the People [Archive.org URL]

“Managers tended to improve performance little by little, building towards a larger goal. Progress was slow and steady until the company reached a point where it could break away from its competitors. ‘Revolutionary results do not come through revolutionary processes,’ says Mr. James Collins (noted author). ‘Revolution can look as if it is delivering results in the short term – like steroids for an athlete – but there is a long-term danger to health. If you want to build a meaningful track record over 15 years or more, the last thing you want is a revolution.’ The secret of long-term corporate performance, he says, is ‘disciplined people who engage in disciplined thought, which results in disciplined action.'”

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