Based on an international study of innovation by Arthur D Little . Breakthroughs! testifies to the power that believing in one's dreams can give us. It is also a riveting study of people who, by finding big needs and little openings and filling them, made world-sweeping commercial breakthroughs that have in some way touched the lives of most of us. Behind each of these stories is a remarkable account of impossible visions made possible by human endeavour. It examines the creativity and ingenuity, determination and the ...
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Based on an international study of innovation by Arthur D Little . Breakthroughs! testifies to the power that believing in one's dreams can give us. It is also a riveting study of people who, by finding big needs and little openings and filling them, made world-sweeping commercial breakthroughs that have in some way touched the lives of most of us. Behind each of these stories is a remarkable account of impossible visions made possible by human endeavour. It examines the creativity and ingenuity, determination and the special skills, the politics and perceptions that were required to open the way to new processes and products that have changed the way millions of us do things. The studies include: JVC and the video, 3M and the Post-it pads, Chem Lawn, Tajamet ulcer drug, Sony's Walkman, the CT Scanner, the microwave oven, Toyota assembly system, Nike trainers, the Nantilus exercise system, polypropylene, Federal Express, Club Mediterranean, Philips' CD.
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Very Good-in Very Good dust jacket. 0892562943. Light scuffing to the exterior edge of pages only. Small spill stain to exterior edge of pages only. Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; 371 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($16.95 price intact). Published by Rawson Associates, 1986. Octavo. Red cloth over blue boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Spotting along page ends. Dust jacket is very good with very light shelf wear. 371 pages. ISBN: 0892562943. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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