About the role of change
Peter Schulz, then president of Porsche, once told a story that happened shortly after he got to this position. His stay in the company began with a detailed acquaintance with her: he went around all the departments to introduce himself and delve into the work of each unit.
In the design department, he asked if Porsche was participating in Le Mans racing (considered the main race for companies producing sports cars). “No,” they answered him, “we are not participating.” It was strange, because Porsche is one of the leaders in the production of racing cars. Then Peter set an ambitious task for them: “Let's build a car that will win the Le Mans race!”
Engineers took the matter seriously. They worked tirelessly day and night, first designed the engine, and then the entire racing car. After testing, the car was sent to Le Mans and - oh, a miracle! - she came first.
Then there was a big and noisy celebration of victory ... True, not for long. The race organizing committee unexpectedly changed the rules for the next year, and the newly created car did not meet the new regulations. It was necessary to start all over again: re-design, construct, test.
Of course, the morale of the designers immediately fell. But Peter was different. He encouraged everyone, saying: “Understand, we are lucky that the rules have changed. After all, they have changed for everyone, and not just for us. Who will win now? Those who can adapt to change faster and more efficiently. Who lags, he lost. "
And the phrase with which he concluded that speech, I have since remembered as a spell: "When nothing changes, mediocrity strides forward."
Change tempers the strongest. Change gives them the opportunity to leave behind weak and sick rivals. Change is your best ally if you are ready for it.
© I don’t remember where I found it and where I wrote it from.
UPD: moved to "Learn to work . " This knowledge has always helped me to gather.
In the design department, he asked if Porsche was participating in Le Mans racing (considered the main race for companies producing sports cars). “No,” they answered him, “we are not participating.” It was strange, because Porsche is one of the leaders in the production of racing cars. Then Peter set an ambitious task for them: “Let's build a car that will win the Le Mans race!”
Engineers took the matter seriously. They worked tirelessly day and night, first designed the engine, and then the entire racing car. After testing, the car was sent to Le Mans and - oh, a miracle! - she came first.
Then there was a big and noisy celebration of victory ... True, not for long. The race organizing committee unexpectedly changed the rules for the next year, and the newly created car did not meet the new regulations. It was necessary to start all over again: re-design, construct, test.
Of course, the morale of the designers immediately fell. But Peter was different. He encouraged everyone, saying: “Understand, we are lucky that the rules have changed. After all, they have changed for everyone, and not just for us. Who will win now? Those who can adapt to change faster and more efficiently. Who lags, he lost. "
And the phrase with which he concluded that speech, I have since remembered as a spell: "When nothing changes, mediocrity strides forward."
Change tempers the strongest. Change gives them the opportunity to leave behind weak and sick rivals. Change is your best ally if you are ready for it.
© I don’t remember where I found it and where I wrote it from.
UPD: moved to "Learn to work . " This knowledge has always helped me to gather.