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“You can manage what you do not understand; but you cannot lead it.”

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Myron Tribus was a prominent engineer recognized for his contributions to systems engineering. Born on October 30, 1921, and passing away on August 31, 2016, Tribus is renowned for his development of the TRIZ theory, a problem-solving methodology that has had a significant impact on innovation and design processes. more

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