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Scaling Success Through Scouting for Innovative Solutions
TLDR Megan Smith's approach to scaling involved scouting for innovative solutions externally and incorporating them into company growth strategies, leading to successful scaling experiences at Planet Out and Google. This approach not only saved the government millions but also led to the replication of effective programs in multiple states, showcasing the power of collaboration and adaptation in solving challenges.
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A family in Vietnam successfully implemented practical hygiene habits to improve children's health in poverty-stricken areas, leading to significant positive outcomes.
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Reluctance to adopt external solutions due to ego can hinder innovation, but the key to scaling successfully lies in scouting and incorporating solutions from diverse sources, as exemplified by Megan Smith's career.
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Scouting for innovative solutions externally and incorporating them into your company's growth strategy can lead to successful scaling, as demonstrated by Megan Smith's experiences at Planet Out and Google.
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Megan Smith's approach to scaling involved supporting entrepreneurs through acquisitions, allowing them to lead and innovate within the company, which proved successful at Google.
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Megan Smith was unexpectedly approached to become the US CTO in 2014, tasked with modernizing the government, drawing parallels between historical technological advancements and the need for innovation in government.
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The State Department's slow and costly implementation of WordPress highlights the importance of paying attention to the implementation process when adopting outside innovations.
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Megan Smith's approach of scouting and scaling successful solutions has not only saved the government millions but has also led to the replication of effective programs in multiple states, demonstrating the power of collaboration and adaptation in solving challenges.
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Scouting and scaling successful solutions globally, such as the Ghana Bamboo Bicycle Initiative, demonstrates the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing challenges.
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