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“Sometimes it's more difficult to achieve a 10% cost reduction than it is to tell people they have to achieve 50%. Small incremental steps block your view of doing something fundamentally different.” quote by Eckhard Pfeiffer
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“Sometimes it's more difficult to achieve a 10% cost reduction than it is to tell people they have to achieve 50%. Small incremental steps block your view of doing something fundamentally different.”

Eckhard Pfeiffer

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Source Interview: Business Strategy Podcast, Eckhard Pfeiffer, 2020

Small incremental changes can obscure the need for bold, transformative actions.

In simple terms: Small steps may block big changes.

Key Takeaway

Embrace bold strategies alongside incremental improvements.

Themes

strategy innovation change management

Mood

strategic optimistic

Type

business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • corporate restructuring
  • product innovation
  • process redesign

Key Concepts

disruptive thinking organizational development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What bold change could transform your organization?
  • How can you mitigate associated risks?
A Different Perspective

Bold moves carry higher risk of failure.

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