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English translation. Programme details reflect the original publication date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section\">\n<div class=\"xg-wrap xg-article-body\">\n<h2>Why is openness to change important for founders?<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:239\">This article explores why openness to change matters for founders. It draws on a familiar analogy: judging a fish by its ability to climb a tree overlooks its actual strengths. The original article attributes this analogy to Albert Einstein.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Offenheit ist der Schl\u00fcssel zum Erfolg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bGxhhkbzHEk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>The analogy attributed to Albert Einstein<\/h2>\n<p>The point of the analogy is that the right conditions help people fulfil their potential. Repeatedly being told that we cannot do something can prevent us from recognising and developing our strengths.<\/p>\n<h2>The importance of being open to change<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:282\">Founders need to be open to change because they operate in a constantly changing environment. Business is fast-moving and unpredictable. Those who cannot adapt risk falling behind.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:202\">Being open to change means being willing to explore new approaches and try new things. It means venturing into unfamiliar territory and accepting risks.<\/p>\n<h2>The benefits of being open to change<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:87\">Being open to change offers many benefits. The most important include:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"19:1-22:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:161\"><strong>Better prospects of success:<\/strong> In a constantly changing world, those who can adapt are better placed to succeed.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:99\"><strong>More opportunities:<\/strong> If you are open to new things, you will discover more opportunities.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-22:0\"><strong>Personal development:<\/strong> Openness to change can lead to personal development and growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for greater openness to change<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:81\">Here are some tips on how to improve your openness to change:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"27:1-30:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:202\"><strong>Learn to deal with uncertainty.<\/strong> Uncertainty is a natural part of life. Those who are unable to deal with uncertainty will shy away from change.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:156\"><strong>Be curious.<\/strong> The world is full of new things to discover. Be curious about what is new and how you can benefit from it.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"29:1-30:0\"><strong>Be willing to take risks.<\/strong> Risks are a part of life. Those who are not prepared to take risks will not be able to reach their full potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:172\">Openness to change is an important quality for founders. 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