Entrepreneur iconEntrepreneurSep 16, 2026

Why Getting Rid of an Inefficient Process Can Feel Riskier Than Keeping It

Temporary workarounds become permanent when many people absorb the cost of keeping them while the downside of removing them remains concentrated.

Why Getting Rid of an Inefficient Process Can Feel Riskier Than Keeping It

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Temporary workarounds become permanent when many people absorb the cost of keeping them while the downside of removing them remains concentrated.

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