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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Innovation and Leadership in Tech

This chapter explores the necessity of organizational adaptability for innovation, using historical examples like Kodak and Xerox to illustrate the consequences of missed opportunities. It contrasts the leadership styles of Mike Lazaridis and Steve Jobs, showing how adaptability led to Apple's success while rigidity hampered BlackBerry's evolution in the mobile phone market.

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