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#56 The Biography of Herb Kelleher

Jan 22, 2019
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  • Avoid rigid strategic planning to stay adaptable and open to new ideas.
  • Prioritize profitability over market share for sustained success in competitive industries.

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Strategic Planning and Flexibility

Traditional strategic planning can hinder flexibility and adaptation, according to Herb Keller's insights. Keller advocates for avoiding rigid plans that limit openness to new ideas. He emphasizes that in reality, chaos often conflicts with planned order. Keller refers to instances like USA Air's actions in California to demonstrate the drawbacks of overly strict plans that delay quick responses and necessary deviations.

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