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The oft‐quoted saying that “Rome wasn't built in a day” extols the merits of patience. Those who subscribe to this philosophy recognize that it takes considerable time to achieve lasting success. Such thinking clearly drives the folks at John Lewis Partnership, where a focus on continuous improvement has paid handsome dividends. During the decade ending 2010, pre‐tax profits increased virtually three‐fold and employees received a substantial bonus in recognition for their efforts. Only they are not employees in the conventional sense. When the John Lewis Partnership was created in 1929, workers became “partners” within an ownership structure that deviates somewhat from the norm.
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