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“Companies do not do new things because they understand it but because they feel it.”

Quote by Gary Hamel

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Gary Hamel, born on January 1, 1954, is an outstanding management scholar and strategic consultant. He has extensive research and practical experience in the fields of corporate strategy and innovation. Hamel is renowned for his unique insights into strategic thinking and leadership, and his writings and consulting work have had a profound impact on global corporate management. more

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