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Use Jugaad to Innovate Faster, Cheaper, Better

Harvard Business Review

We recently attended the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit 2011 in Mumbai, where we moderated several panels and workshops on the topic of innovation. The experience gave us some insights into a unique approach to innovation called jugaad , which entrepreneurs and enterprises are practicing in complex emerging markets like India.

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Why WikiLeaks Matters More (And Less) than You Think

Harvard Business Review

To those of you who've been reading this blog for a while, that may be second nature. And unfortunately, it's also one of the most in need of radical institutional innovation. But prosperity is always going to accrue to those who innovate yesterday's rusting, creaking institutions.

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How Successful Virtual Teams Collaborate

Harvard Business Review

Collaborative activity is the "secret sauce" that enables teams to come up with innovative new products or creative, buzz-worthy marketing campaigns. The trick is to find the common ground between such individuals, and social media — blogs, wikis, online collaboration tools, etc. — can play a huge role in doing so.

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