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“Being naive simply means that we reject received wisdom that something is a problem. We are always naive relative to some definition of the situation, and if we try to become less so, we may accept a definition that confines the definition of small wins to narrower issues than is necessary.”

Quote by Karl E. Weick

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Karl E. Weick
Karl E. Weick

Karl E. Weick is a renowned sociologist and management scholar, known for his research in organizational theory, decision-making processes, and cognitive psychology. His work has had a profound impact on understanding uncertainty, complexity, and dynamics in organizations. more

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