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How to Solve Complex Problems Fast

Skip Prichard

Set an aspirational stretch goal that is within reach, but only if things change. The tight timeframe and “what must we all start working on” clause pushed people from platitudes like ‘working smarter’ or ‘being more innovative’ into concrete actions, including which sacred cow projects to stop. Tips to Ask Good Questions.

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Case Study: The Costs and Benefits of a Strong Culture

Harvard Business Review

Some studies show that the more frequently employees move around within an industry, the more innovative it becomes.”. Parivar had just finished its annual innovation process. She felt queasy thinking about it and dreaded delivering the most recent attrition numbers to Sudhir. “This isn’t our problem. Vikram asked.