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8. Make innovation a habit: Why most innovation is like low-fat yogurt

Anders Lisdorf1 
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Copenhagen, Denmark
 

The challenge of sustaining innovation

Innovation is like a slim waistline, good grades, and a good marriage, something everybody wants but few want to do the necessary work to attain. We often look toward innovation leaders in awe like we look at movie stars or fashion models. We want to look like them, but it takes a workout regime of several hours a day six days a week and a controlled diet. And yes, that means no cake.

Frequently though this point does get through and results in a diet. This will last 6–12 weeks. Hopefully you saw results ...

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