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How Can I Take Advantage Of Emerging Trends And Fads

Phil McKinney
Phil McKinney
How Can I Take Advantage Of Emerging Trends And Fads

“Weak signals” are the equivalent of a canary in a coal mine. They are the unspoken needs and wants of your customers, and they are also the arrows pointing to what your customers are going to need and want in the future.

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Phil McKinney is an innovator, podcaster, author, and speaker. He is the retired CTO of HP. Phil's book, Beyond The Obvious, shares his expertise and lessons learned on innovation and creativity.


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