CHAPTER 9

The 5th P: Pioneer New Products and Conquer New Frontiers

        Lenovo Principle 8: Be pioneers; be aggressive and quick to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of global technology.

On April 30, 2014, at a black-tie gala in San Francisco, YY stepped up onto the podium to accept one of the highest honors available to anyone in an industry that thrives on innovation: an Edison Achievement Award. Inspired by Thomas Edison, these awards recognize innovation, creativity, and ingenuity in the global business world. In his acceptance speech to the crowd of academics and business leaders in product development, design, engineering, science, and medicine, YY shared some thoughts about innovation.

 

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