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“Britain's great strength is its innovative, design and engineering natural ability and we're not using it.” quote by James Dyson
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“Britain's great strength is its innovative, design and engineering natural ability and we're not using it.”

James Dyson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Leaders on Innovation, 2020

The speaker laments that Britain’s natural talent for design and engineering is underutilized.

In simple terms: Britain isn’t using its design talent.

Key Takeaway

Leverage national strengths.

Themes

innovation national identity economics

Mood

critical optimistic

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • business strategy
  • education reform

Key Concepts

creative potential industrial policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers prevent using this talent?
  • How can policy unlock innovation?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a monolithic national ability.

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