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Challenging Thought-Terminating Clichés: Strategies for Organizational Change

Mike Cardus

Clichés such as ‘We’ve always done it this way’ stem from a historical resistance to change. Quick, Impactful Actions against Stagnation In environments resistant to change, swift, targeted actions can create ripples that lead to significant transformation. Journal of Business Ethics , 56 (3), 233–243. References Adams, J.

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What It’s Like to Be Owned by Berkshire Hathaway

Harvard Business Review

We surveyed the CEOs of Berkshire Hathaway operating subsidiaries — almost all of whom report directly to Buffett — during the summer of 2015 to learn what it is like to manage a business for him. The ethical conduct of business is central to the company and its culture.