Think about what influences leaders and why

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Learning Activity: Discussion

In the article by Szczerba (2015), "15 Worst Tech Prediction of All Time." Several quotes are given as illustration of errors in thinking about the likelihood of the success of an innovation.

Look particularly at quotes from William Preece, William Orton, Darryl Zanuck and Steve Ballmer - all senior business leaders in their field. As an exercise in critical thinking, what do you think influenced their point of view in making the statements quoted in this article?

This question gives you an opportunity to think about what influences leaders and why they may not see certain challenges on the horizon.

Explain your point of view in no more than 150 words.

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