7. Conclusion: The ultimate executive tool
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.
—Mahatma Gandhi
The major cycles of change throughout history have all opened up new possibilities that sweep away the status quo – not just in their immediate area of influence, but in other apparently unconnected sectors.
Take the Industrial Revolution. It not only created the means – and the demand – for the mass production of low-cost, high-quality manufactured goods. It also marked a watershed in society, transforming our cities and destroying cottage industries that could no longer compete. These developments, together with the resulting need for new means of mass distribution, ...
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