The Economist’s Bartleby: Business’s stupid rules and quick wins
Workplace rules can be bizarre—like labelling when sand "expires" or needing permission to adjust a chair's height. Yet these examples highlight an important opportunity: the quick win. New leaders, like Best Buy's Hubert Joly, have transformed companies by addressing small but frustrating issues. Smart managers listen, learn, and tackle red tape—because every business benefits from smoother processes.
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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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The Economist: Bartleby
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