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True Innovation Requires Knowledge — The Myth of the Naïve Disruptor and the Marginalization of Staff

The myth of the naive outsider is persistent and powerful, but even expert outsiders aren’t the only possible source of knowledge. What about the expert insider? What if most of your insiders are experts in some surprising way?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • May 30, 2013
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  • Time To Read: 4 mins

Innovation — A Word Cheapened

Scott Berkun challenges a common assumption — that being innovative is desirable. Instead, he suggests other things to be, including clear, smart, and savvy.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Mar 15, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • Time To Read: 2 mins

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