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Ideas Quote by Leroy Hood

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“New ideas require new structures.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: Scientific Conference, 2005

Innovation demands new organizational frameworks to thrive

In simple terms: New ideas need new structures

Key Takeaway

Create adaptive institutions for innovation

Themes

innovation structure change

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

business scientific

When to use this quote

startup incubation
research labs
policy design

Key Concepts

systems theory organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

How to transition smoothly to new structures?
What resistance might arise?

A Different Perspective

Changing structures can be disruptive and costly

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