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Expectations and realities – Part 2

In the previous post it became pretty obvious that there is a significant mismatch between the facts about innovation and what we think them to be. Today I'll try to cast some light on the underlying reasons for that discrepancy.

Ulf Ehlert business & economics, innovation, science & technology, society & politics Leave a comment 01 Nov 201311 May 2023 4 Minutes

Expectations and realities – Part 1

One of the biggest quandaries in innovation is the discrepancy between our hopes and desires on one side and the real outcomes on the other. Often the result does not match the expectations. What’s the reason for that?

Ulf Ehlert business & economics, innovation, science & technology, society & politics Leave a comment 31 Oct 201311 May 2023 3 Minutes

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