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Floppy Disk Crusade
- Japan's digital minister personally declared a "war on floppy disks" to force bureaucratic change.
- Brandon and Brian explain that persistent, determined leaders often push through long, painful transformation work.
Persistence Trumps Tools
- Big legacy fixes need extremely persistent people who endure long timelines and political pain.
- Success often depends on an internally motivated leader more than on new technologies or methodologies.
Create Long-Term Sponsors
- Build organizational programs and appoint long-term sponsors to sustain transformation.
- Ensure someone (a leader or office) remains accountable across years to prevent projects from stalling.