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Use Jugaad to Innovate Faster, Cheaper, Better

Harvard Business Review

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. Jugaad innovators innovate better: Jugaad innovators recognize that consumers in emerging markets are low earners, but high yearners.

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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. My guess is that, like updating GDP for the 21st century, real-time corporate reporting could create new markets, companies, and much-needed jobs. But to the newcomers, let me explain what I mean. Perhaps the most basic economic institution is GDP.

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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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