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The way you want to respond is to ask a question: Is this technology directly relevant to our hedgehog concept? If the a
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"The way you want to respond is to ask a question: Is this technology directly relevant to our hedgehog concept? If the answer is YES, then we want to become pioneers, not in the technology, but in the application of that technology specifically linked to our hedgehog concept"

- James Collins

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This quote by James Collins is encouraging us to believe seriously about how we respond to brand-new technologies. He recommends that we ought to ask ourselves if the innovation is straight relevant to our hedgehog concept. If the answer is yes, then we ought to concentrate on becoming pioneers in the application of that innovation, instead of the innovation itself. This motivates us to believe beyond the innovation and think about how it can be used to further our hedgehog idea. It likewise encourages us to be creative and innovative in our technique to the technology, rather than just following the status quo. By doing this, we can ensure that we are taking advantage of the innovation and utilizing it to its maximum potential.

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This quote is written / told by James Collins somewhere between November 5, 1973 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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