Consider This Position Taken by Tom Peters in Thriving on Chaos

question 41

Essay

Consider this position taken by Tom Peters in Thriving on Chaos: "You must become what I call an executive champion-a nurturer, protector, facilitator, and interference runner for as many energetic champions as you can induce to sally forth." Compare and contrast induced versus autonomous strategic behavior and describe the role that the product champion assumes in new product development.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Ring

A bone or complex of bones in the ear, involved in the transmission of sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Eardrum

A thin membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in hearing.

Stapes

A small stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

Convergent Evolution

The phenomenon where unrelated species develop comparable characteristics independently due to the necessity of adapting to analogous environments or ecological roles.