The upside of down: Turning failures into an asset

In 1968, Dr. Spencer Silver set out to create a super-strong adhesive. He failed—and accidentally invented the Post-it Note instead. As you read this, there’s a good chance your team’s “failed” project contains the seed of something revolutionary. The question is, will you nurture it?

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