What Corporate Cultures Are Getting Wrong (And How to Fix It) | Andrew McAfee
29 November 2023 - 1 hour 3 minsWhat can we learn about success from the phenomenal growth of digital technology and the extraordinary achievements of Silicon Valley teams?
And almost more importantly, what can we learn from the shell-shocking failures of some other seemingly great businesses?
Today’s guest has been researching the digital transformation of businesses for three decades, and he’s landed on some fascinating— and extremely practical— conclusions.
In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Andrew McAfee join us for a deep dive into cultures of innovation— environments where risks are not just taken but embraced, where failures are seen as pivotal learning opportunities, and where the status quo is openly challen...
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