Einstein. Thomas Edison. Elon Musk. We love stories about innovation heroes, inventors who battled against the doubt and uncertainty surrounding them. But is innovation a divine spark bestowed on a select few? Or is innovation something you can learn?
Analysis
January 19, 2021
Is innovation innate or learned?
Some people are innately better at innovation, but anyone can be taught to be better at it. It is a question of habits, teamwork and training your brain.
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