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Summary of Only the Paranoid Survive 

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We live in a world where dynamics are continually shifting, and new ways of doing things keep rising to kick the old ways out. At a point in every business, fundamentals will change. If ignored, change can lead to a disastrous end for a business, but it can be an opportunity to grow if dealt with the right way. American businessman and author Andrew S. Grove fills up “Only the Paranoid Survive” with valuable tips on how to move with the ever-changing waves of time to keep your business afloat. Having served as the chief executive officer of Intel Corporation, Grove draws from his wealth of experience and shares a strategy for business success. This summary is about dealing with difficult turns as a business owner or career person. If you want to ensure your business or career stays around for a long time, read on. “The ability to recognize that the winds have shifted and to take appropriate action before you wreck your boat is crucial to the future of an enterprise.” ~ Andrew S. Grove

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Every business goes through a phase of change and must deal with it

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A strategic inflection point is when the fundamentals of a business are about to change. That change could go two ways — it could be progressive or disastrous. Disastrous strategic inflection points can be caused by technological change and competitors and should be dealt with by adopting new technology or fighting the competition. However, they hold more power as they give rise to full-scale changes in a business’s runnings, putting up a subtle phase to hide the root of the change.

On the other hand, progressive strategic inflection points create opportunities for new growth in a business. And while someone can be the subject of a strategic inflection point, they can be the cause of one too.
In an age where there are increasingly steady technological changes, there is so much competition.
No matter what you do for a living, you will be affected by competition from new ways of doing things. You will face competitions from angles you do not expect. These changes are inevitable and can’t be stopped, so you must focus on dealing with them. Whether you are working for a company or you own your business, it is crucial to understand the nature of strategic inflection points and what to do about them. Read on to learn how to find your way through difficult times and shepherd your career through uncharted territories.
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A business can undergo profound changes, but its future is determined by how the transition is managed

It is hard to tell precisely where an inflection point occurred. Usually, recognizing an inflection point takes place in stages. First, you get a troubling sense that something is different and things don’t work the way they used to. After that, you observe a misalignment between corporate statements and operational actions. Eventually, a new framework and set of actions emerge, after which a new set of corporate statements is generated.
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In order to survive through the constant shifts in business, a business must adapt to fundamental changes in the industry

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While inflection points are vague, there are always signals that point out the change

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There are many emotional phases a management deals with when a company gets through a strategic inflection point

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Setting clear goals for an organization during a strategic inflection point will ensure a successful transformation

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Timing is of great essence when dealing with a career inflection point

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