Write this essay, first of all, go to YouTube and search a 43 minutes video by Nicholas Christakis "Connected: The amazing power of social networks and how they shape our lives".
Then, watch the video and Address the following:
- Explain the value of diverse perspectives in the process of innovation.
- How is this related to the concept of strong versus weak ties?
- Why do most large organizations seem to have trouble coming up with and implementing innovations?
- If you were running a large organization, how would you make sure that innovative thinking was not only “safe,” but encouraged? Why is it important to make it “safe to fail”?(See Slide 5 of the Lesson 3 Power Point)
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