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# Why is innovation important?
- URL: https://www.philmckinney.com/why-is-innovation-important/
- Published: 2007-11-12T18:02:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-01T14:10:32.000Z
- Author: Phil McKinney
- Tags: Past Shows, Studio Sessions, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-03-26 05:08

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**Segment 1: Why is innovation important?**

*This is part 1 of the re-created audio for the workshop slides.*

- Innovation acceleration
- Technology Adoption
- Innovation Reality  
  - Innovation Gap
  - Innovation Delay
- Innovation Impact
- Executive View of Innovation
- The Challenge of Innovation
- The Value From Innovation

Listen to this week show: [Why is innovation important?](http://media.libsyn.com/media/philmckinney/KI%5F20071112.mp3?ref=philmckinney.com)