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In Praise of My Father

For almost two decades, I have observed innovative teams close-up, in environments as varied as start-ups, non-profits, large aerospace corporations, and research teams in academic environments. I am fascinated about what promotes-and thwarts-innovation in these different cultures.

In honor of Father's Day, my latest Businessweek column looks at innovative cultures from a different standpoint. It was inspired by a recent trip to Hungary that I took with my father for his 75th birthday.

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