On the role of change
Peter Schulz, then president of Porsche, once told a story that happened shortly after he got this position. His stay in the company began with a detailed acquaintance with her: he went around all the departments to introduce himself and get into the work of each department.
In the design department, he asked if Porsche was participating in the Le Mans racing competition (considered the main race for companies producing sports cars). “No,” they answered, “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 design a car that will win the race Le Mans!”.
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Engineers are serious about the case. They worked tirelessly day and night, designed the engine first, and then the entire race 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 organizing committee of the race 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 by saying: “Understand, we are lucky that the rules have changed. After all, they have changed for everyone, not just for us. Who will win now? Those who can more quickly and efficiently adapt to change. Those who fall behind will lose. ”
And the phrase with which he completed that speech, I have since remembered as a spell: "When nothing changes, mediocrity comes out ahead."
Changes temper the strongest. Changes give 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 it came 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 the Le Mans racing competition (considered the main race for companies producing sports cars). “No,” they answered, “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 design a car that will win the race Le Mans!”.
')
Engineers are serious about the case. They worked tirelessly day and night, designed the engine first, and then the entire race 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 organizing committee of the race 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 by saying: “Understand, we are lucky that the rules have changed. After all, they have changed for everyone, not just for us. Who will win now? Those who can more quickly and efficiently adapt to change. Those who fall behind will lose. ”
And the phrase with which he completed that speech, I have since remembered as a spell: "When nothing changes, mediocrity comes out ahead."
Changes temper the strongest. Changes give 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 it came from.
UPD: moved to "Learn to work . " This knowledge has always helped me to gather.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/81040/
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