Find the cause of the success, and emulate it. It's far better to know that you were chosen because you took the pains to interview all key management rather than think your training program is perfect and shouldn't be tampered with. Don't shun the classics, reinvent them . There's nothing new under the sun. Don't think you have a novel way of doing anything.
Communication needs remain constant, for example, but e-mail has changed the pace and nature.
Customer relationships are always key, but today's customers are better educated and more diverse than ever. Surround yourself with people you trust . Invest heavily in top talent in the legal, finance and design areas. Use advisers, mentors and confidants who are fabulously successful and empathic. If you subcontract or hire staff, never rely on lengthy contracts and written agreements.