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In 2009, GE’s transportation unit developed a new sodium battery for a hybrid engine for locomotives. People in finance at GE, typically focused on return on investment and payback periods, love FastWorks because they get a better throughput of ideas. Partnering: getting ideas from start-ups.

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Harvard Business Review

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And just like software engineers who hold code in their head or a law firm partner who controls critical client relationships, the Dana-Farber scientists hold a credible threat of walking out the door with their IP and grant-winning prowess. The organizational stars have tremendous autonomy over key work decisions.

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