About this source
Bahcall uses the science of phase transitions to explain why good teams kill great ideas, and provides a structural framework for nurturing radical innovation (loonshots) in organizations of any size. Drawing on stories from WWII radar to drug discovery to Hollywood, the book reveals how to design organizations that sustain both breakthrough innovation and operational excellence.
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SRT: Spirit, Relationships, and Time
Three anchors to sustain yourself through the long innovation tunnel
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System Mindset vs. Outcome Mindset
Analyze the quality of your decisions, not just the quality of your outcomes
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Mind the False Fail
Distinguish truly flawed ideas from poorly designed tests
MINDweeks
Listen to the Suck with Curiosity (LSC)
Transform rejection and criticism into your most valuable innovation signal
INNmonths
The Magic Number (Innovation Equation)
A mathematical model for when organizations flip from innovation to politics
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The Moses Trap
When a visionary leader becomes the bottleneck that kills innovation
STRongoing
P-Type vs. S-Type Loonshots
Distinguish product innovations from strategy innovations to avoid blind spots
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The Bush-Vail Rules
Four structural rules that let large organizations nurture radical innovation