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The Nuanced Art of Leadership: When to Step in and When to Guide

Tullio Siragusa

Gauge the Learning Opportunity  —  Tip: Allow errors that result in significant learning, especially when risks are low.  — E xample: If an employee chooses an inefficient method that doesn’t jeopardize the larger project, it can be a valuable lesson in efficiency for the future. Friction isn’t inherently bad. It can be a powerful teacher.”

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15 most important Innovation Theories your company should be using

Idea to Value

In many cases (especially those listed in the book, such as Computer Storage, Department Stores and Construction Equipment), the small company releases a new technology which is inferior in quality or performance to that of the large company, but makes up for it in another way, like a lower price or convenience.

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The Power of Bottom-Up Systems in Organizational Success

Tullio Siragusa

Here are some great examples Google’s ‘20% Time’ Policy Initiative: Google’s ‘20% time’ is a well-known policy where employees are encouraged to spend 20% of their time working on projects they are passionate about, even if these projects don’t fall within their regular responsibilities.

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