Business Quote by Jeffrey Hollender
“My experience to date has been that change, particularly relative to business, rarely happens in a revolutionary way. That isn't to say there are not times when major change happens, but my experience is that particularly when you're encouraging businesses to change of their own volition, the change is more slow over time. I don't think global trade is going to go away. I think it's unlikely that global trade and multinationals are not going to be around.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business conference, 2020
Change in business tends to be incremental rather than revolutionary, especially when driven by internal motivation; global trade persists despite challenges.
In simple terms: Business change is usually slow and gradual, not sudden.
Key Takeaway
Focus on steady, internal-driven improvement.
Themes
change management
global trade
incremental progress
business strategy
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
business
economic
When to use this quote
- corporate restructuring
- market entry
- supply chain adaptation
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
economic globalization
strategic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster voluntary change?
- What incremental steps will sustain global trade?
A Different Perspective
Rapid, forced change can cause resistance and instability.
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