Mats Alvesson

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“Most of the time, it is not imbeciles or bigots who do the most stupid things. Some of the most problematic things are done by some of the smartest people.”

― Mats Alvesson

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“Apparently the most effective way for firms to remain competitive is to ‘hire smart people and let them talk to one another’.”

― Mats Alvesson

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“A good PowerPoint show turned a failed project into a success in the eyes of top management. As often is the case, senior executives had no knowledge or no real interest in what was really going on.”

― Mats Alvesson