RULE 51

Be ready to unlearn – what works, changes

You know how it is, you’re sailing along doing what you’ve always done and suddenly you’re not making your figures, sales are dropping, staff turnover is going up, things are falling apart. But you’re not doing anything you haven’t done in the past. You had a winning formula and suddenly it doesn’t work any more. What can you do? Well, for a start realize that what works, changes. And it can change so rapidly you didn’t realize it until it’s too late. Be aware of this, be ready and prepared to adapt quickly. You have to stay abreast of:

  • latest innovations in your industry
  • new technology
  • new terminology
  • new methodology
  • changes in sales, market trends, staff turnover figures, targets and budgets. ...

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