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Nuria Ranking: #97 in GovernanceWhy do some organizatjons cling to tradition and resist transformation, even when it is critical for their survival and longevity? Navigating Home Guards Syndrome explores this paradox by drawing parallels between colonial era’s home guards and modern institutions. It dissects the deep-rooted resistances that hinder organization’s growth and it offers solutions to navigate such resistances.
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