FORTY SYMPTOMS OF A CLOSED MIND.

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 1. We tried that
 2. Our place is different
 3. It costs too much
 4. We're all too busy for that
 S. It's too radical a change
 6. That's not my job
 7. We don't have the time
 8. Not enough help
 9. Our organization is too small for it
10. Not practical for operating people
11. The employees will never buy it
12. The Board will scream
13. We've never done it before
14. It's against policy
15. We don't have the authority
16. That's not our problem
17. Why change it, it's still working OK
18. You're right -- but
19. We're not ready for that .
20. You're two years ahead of your time
21. We don't have the money or the equipment or room or personnel
22. It isn't in the budget
23. Can't teach an old dog new tricks
24. Good thought, but impractical
25. Let's give it more thought
26. Management would never go for it -
27. Not that one again
28. Where'd you dig that one up?
29. We did all right without it
30. That's what we can expect from the staff
31. It's never been tried before .
32. Has anyone else ever tried it?
33. customers/clients/patients) won't like it
34. Maybe that will work in your place of work, but not in mine
35. It can't be done
36. It won't pay for itself
37. I know a fellow who tried it
38. We've always done it this way
39. You're never satisfied, are you?
40. It's impossible