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Element #5: Disruption and Discontinuity

images The new world of business can mean the end of things—the end of a product or service, the closing of a business unit, or the end of a career—transitions that cause angst for leaders, stress for organizations, and difficulties for individuals. Disruptions and discontinuous situations require different leadership types, individuals with diverse and often unusual backgrounds capable of connecting the dots for their organizations in new ways. These innovative leaders offer ideas on leveraging technologies and disruptive-style collaborations for moving business forward.

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