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The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most

Lee Vinsel, Andrew L. Russell · Book · Human Resource and Workplace

The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most by Lee Vinsel and Andrew L. Russell challenges the prevailing notion that constant innovation is always beneficial. The authors argue that our fixation on new technologies and disruptive changes has led to the neglect of essential maintenance, care, and long-term thinking that truly sustain our infrastructure and institutions. Vinsel and Russell advocate for a shift in focus from the relentless pursuit of the next big thing to valuing the often-overlooked work that keeps systems running smoothly and effectively.


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