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High Velocity Innovation
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High Velocity Innovation

by Katherine Radeka
October 2019
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
5h 27m
English
Career Press
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CHAPTER FOUR

STRATEGY THAT ACCELERATES INNOVATION

Gallagher Group, Ltd., in New Zealand has innovation in its DNA. The company was started in the 1930s by Bill Gallagher, Sr. who wanted to keep his horse from using his car as a scratching post. He devised a simple circuit that would give off a mild shock if the horse rocked the car. Gallagher built a company around electric fencing. His son pushed the innovation boundaries into other animal management, fuel dispensing, and security solutions.

Today, Gallagher's leadership team manages a portfolio of award-winning products across three business units, with other strategic investments managed through Gallagher Ventures. Their track record of success was built on innovation. The company's history ...

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