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5 Tech Issues That Can Slow Down Innovation

IdeaScale

Sometimes the problem is compatibility with legacy systems, but there are also skills gaps to overcome, decisions about how much tech you need and where to apply it, and coping with business disruption or temporary lags in productivity. These guidelines regulate how companies gather, use, and store information.

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Organizational Design: Clearing the Runway for Collaboration and Breakthrough Thinking

Innovation Excellence

Building teams around product lines creates redundancy: this company doesn’t need three separate software development teams, or three separate groups working with suppliers and manufacturers. The software developers pursued their training and education so they could make software for people, not just smart watches.

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