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“Now jamming - which is about collaborative improvisation - has…” quote by John Kao — Download Open image

“Now jamming - which is about collaborative improvisation - has to do with getting people together to be creative musically. But it is a very powerful metaphor for understanding the grammar of the creative process. It applies to business and to other pursuits as well.”

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