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Rapid change can tempt organizations into rapid action. Demands to quantify and report amplify this. In a volatile world, time out is crucial—and from it springs creativity. As we expand our horizons into larger timeframes and explore emerging futures, we get a stronger sense of what really matters. Which practices and tools can support people to see the big picture?
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Simpson, A. (2017). Reflection. In: The Innovation-Friendly Organization. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-48302-7_5
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