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BREAKING AWAY: A NEW MODEL FOR INNOVATION

Jane Stevenson and Bilal Kaafarani

We’re in a time of evolutionary change. The reins of leadership are waiting for those who have the courage to take them up and build the kind of culture where innovation thrives.

If there was ever a time when innovation needed to be a prime directive, it’s today. The demand for earth-shattering breakthroughs and innovation projects that drive sustainable growth is greater than ever. In fact, “innovate or die” has become the anthem for the 21st-century corporation. One executive asked us, “Is the business world in a death spiral?” While we hesitate to say yes, the truth is many companies are facing a bleak future if they don’t embrace innovation. That ...

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