Back to the Future: Putting Innovation Efforts on Solid Ground

by Jack Hipple, David Hardy, Steven A. Wilson, and James Michalski

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When it comes to corporate programs designed to stimulate innovation, organizations and individuals should take to heart one of philosopher George Santayana's dictums: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Many such programs have been eliminated over the years, but the need for innovation is as real as ever. The experiences of some former innovation champions contain lessons that can be used to plan and execute innovation efforts better the next time around.

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