First-order change involves doing better what we already do, while second-order change alters the core ways we conduct business or even the basic business itself.

一阶变化侧重于把现在正在做的是做的更好，而二阶变化改变了我们从事的事业甚至基础生意本身的核心内容。

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And if the organization has the money to bring in consultant automata, these are seldom given enough time or exposure to the game in play to be able to properly reflect upon the rules, let alone facilitate the required second order change.

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After taking ownership, Williams first order of business was to change the name to Obvious Corp, his second was to fire Noah Glass.

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Glasgow were having a tough time in the scrums, but a change from the replacements bench seemed to put everything in order and immediately Hayes knocked over the second penalty in the 31st minute.

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