In retrospect, Kodak should have taken the charge of leading that transformation and driving that crossover faster even if it resulted in interim lower profits and revenues.

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White took charge of the Boks in 2004 and oversaw a stunning transformation in their fortunes, leading them to the Tri-Nations title that year.

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The following season, he completed his transformation of the club in his first full season in charge by finishing third in the Championship and guiding Watford into the Premier League via the play-offs.

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Officials close to Rumsfeld said he has been unhappy with the pace of transformation in the Army, and last month fired the civilian in charge, Army Secretary Thomas White.

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Throughout his time in charge White has had to deal with the political pressures connected with the on-going transformation debate, which concerns how to develop a side with more non-white players in the team.

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