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"Using technology to turbo charge innovation in a downturn," by J Bughin, A Hung Byers, and M Chui, August 6, 2009
http://whatmatters.mckinseydigital.com/innovation/using-technology-to-turbocharge-innovation-in-a-downturn

"Asia and the elements of innovation," by E Drexler, August 6, 2009
http://whatmatters.mckinseydigital.com/innovation/asia-and-the-elements-of-innovation

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