|
Post by jameciadavis on Sept 10, 2013 10:08:06 GMT -6
I think the most important thing in business, and life in general, is to not be stuck on the original idea. Be willing to learn from your mistakes and think about what you can change to make things better for the customer. People need to learn how to adapt to change constantly, because change is the only thing that is constant.
|
|
|
Post by darrell2009 on Sept 10, 2013 20:51:45 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Zappos Founder Says You Shouldn't 'Be Stuck On The Original Idea' In today business environment being able to adapt to change play a big part on your chances of a sucessful business or a failing one. Being able to weed out the middle men maximizing your profit. If you are in a failing company and you discover that the business is not failing but the way we do business is than changes need to be made like zappos who is currently doing great.
|
|
|
Post by danielleolivier on Sept 11, 2013 9:31:48 GMT -6
As the article states, being able to adapt to change is age-old advice that will never not be relevant. Consumers change, products change, technology changes, the environment changes, and businesses must be able to adapt to these changes and still provide quality goods and services for their customers. Going through these changes, businesses will make mistakes and learn from them to further enhance their business strategy. Tony Hsieh makes a great point, not getting stuck on one idea leaves room for change that can make the original idea better than you thought it could ever be.
|
|
|
Post by blaircavalier on Sept 11, 2013 20:00:26 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Zappos Founder Says You Shouldn't Be Stuck On The Original Idea
Change is in everything we do. Change takes place everyday and is something that will continue to take place. Although we can't stop change, we can make the best of it. For business to be successful they have to understand that change is part of the big picture. It will take place, and the best way to deal with it is to learn and adapt. Change doesn't always have to be a bad thing. It can sometimes be something a company needs to do to better satisfy customers. Technology plays such a huge roll in the world today that change has to also play a roll. When we accept change, we are one step closer to figuring out the solution.
|
|
|
Post by wparker on Sept 13, 2013 9:38:54 GMT -6
"Zappos founder says you shouldn't 'be stuck on the original idea'"
The business world is always changing. Technology is always changing. Customer needs are always changing. If we don't recognize these changes and stay stuck doing what we have always been doing for years, then our business will fail. We will not be able to accommodate the change of demand from customers. If we are still using the old windows XP, then we aren't working as efficiently as we could be. GAAP rules are always changing and being revised. If we aren't staying up-to-date on these changes, we could over or understate our I/S and have to suffer some form of a loss due to fraud. We should never be stuck on past goals or missions. They should change as our business changes.
|
|
|
Post by kselders on Sept 15, 2013 8:30:24 GMT -6
Success comes with change and being able to adapt to what you have. As mentioned in the text, technology is constantly changing and expanding. To sum up the article, it basically means its okay to implement change along with the times although it may fail. Learning comes with mistakes whether in life or in business. Embrace the idea of the things beyond your control and work with what you have. No matter what sector or industry you work in, change is inevitable. Employees, managers, and owners are constantly changing because if everything stayed the same, business would never grow. I think the idea of transforming applies to daily living because as human being we are constantly changing. It’s acceptable to try new things, experiment, and leap beyond bounds.
|
|
|
Post by ernestmajoue on Sept 15, 2013 14:27:13 GMT -6
I agree with the article on adapting to change in the economy. At some point your company might need to change product style or company policies to be able to survive in the new technology age of today. This article is right on track with the talk of adapting to the changing environment and at some point innovation will be a necessity.
|
|
|
Post by jessicareid on Sept 17, 2013 8:54:16 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Zappos Founder Says You Shouldn't 'Be Stuck On The Original Idea'
Mr. Tony Hsieh is the man responsible for Zappos shoe sale website. He explains that change is certain in business and in order to be successful firms must be willing and able to adapt. In fact the most prepared companies should anticipate changes likely to be made and adjust before the rest of their industry's competitors. Having a well-thought out plan will help entrepreneurs, but even then, things don't always go the way you anticipate. By being flexible and future-oriented, companies can adapt to their changing external environment to better serve their customers' needs and thus prosper for a long time.
|
|
|
Post by ashleylevernharrison on Sept 18, 2013 21:11:43 GMT -6
The only thing that is constant in the business world is change. A good business person is able to anticipate change and adapt to it when it happens. If you cannot do this, then you will most likely fail. The most successful businesses and the ones that have lasted the longest have been able to adapt to any given situation. IBM, for example, went from making hardware and software to just consultation and troubleshooting. They did this because they were not making much of a profit from making things as they were when they first started in the technology business. If they wouldn't have done this, then they might not be here today.
|
|
|
Post by w0415498 on Sept 20, 2013 17:09:10 GMT -6
If you are in the business world, you know automatically to prepare for change. Technology changes the way businesses operate almost every year. Something new is made very time you look around. And to stay in business you have to keep up. As a business, you must always be able to adapt if needed.
|
|
|
Post by phenry on Sept 21, 2013 11:28:29 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Zappos Founder says you shouldn't be stuck on the Original Idea When I read this article, a quote stated by Charles Darwin came to mind: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” This stays true today. Not being able to adapt to change will leave you stuck in the past, and eventually your business will cease to exist without change. Although change is inevitable, I believe it is important not to steer too far away from your company’s mission. The mission of an organization should stay the heart and focus of the organization.
|
|
|
Post by dorcas on Oct 8, 2013 20:17:00 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Zappos Founder Says You Shouldn't 'Be Stuck On The Original Idea
This is absolutely a true, that change is very necessary. The world is moving at a very fast speed and do be successful as an Individual or in your business, you should be willing to change and adapt to changes. Technology is one thing that is moving so fast, it is in every field and no matter what you can not escape, the best strategy is to deal with it by accepting to change and adapt to those changes. Flexibility also goes along with change, in life you need to be flexible and take opportunities as they come.
|
|
|
Post by w0426116 on Oct 8, 2013 20:59:40 GMT -6
Innovation is the key ingredient to be successful in today’s society, you must be willing to adapt and change when it’s needed. The #1 cardinal rule in the world of finance is diversity. The second you lose diversification your business becomes one-dimensional and risk not existing ay any second. Polls and forums should be set up on the companies behalf to continue getting information about what customers are looking for and on how competitors are meeting the needs of its customers. Keeping all this in mind allows your business to form what you are looking for.
|
|
|
Post by alyssatudor on Oct 21, 2013 18:23:17 GMT -6
It is important for a business to adapt to change to stay up to date with society. With the change in technology constantly changing within the business world it is important for a business not to get too far behind to not become out dated within the business world. It is also important to keep up to date with change so that the production of your business is more efficient. Change is important within all the aspects of the world but within your business it's important to remember that change is important to make sure your business stays in competition with the other business within the economy.
|
|
|
Post by thomas129 on Oct 24, 2013 17:42:59 GMT -6
Link of the Day #11 Instant MBA Zappos Founder Says you shouldn’t be stuck on the
original idea.
I agree completely with Tony Hsieh on this concept. The original idea is great and
that is what gets a business started but changing and adapting are very critical to the
success of the company. If companies didn’t adapt we wouldn’t be able to purchase
supplies online or be able to pay bills right from our mobile devices. I am not saying
get rid of the original idea, just modify it in the best way to make sure the company
benefits.
|
|