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In a recent Fast Company Impact Council “Leaders Share” series, MG2 CEO Mitch Smith discussed a common mistake companies make when trying to innovate, and an alternative way of thinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“‘In the creative practices, especially, it is easy to get stuck in the exploration of possibilities. There is a natural gap between the prospect of value creation and actually seeing that value creation materialize. It\u2019s important to be rigorous in understanding how to navigate that gap, so that you make a tangible impact in a timely fashion.’ \u2014 Mitch Smith, MG2”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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