Box of tools: Toward an understanding of true innovation (Landor Perspectives 2009)

This paper sees the concept of "innovation" as analagous to a "toolbox of philosophies and methods", rather than a single tool.

Landor Perspectives 2009 – Box of tools: Toward an understanding of true innovation

Luke Mansfield is head of innovation in the London office of Landor Associates.

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