咨询公司4INNO管理合伙人拉里·休斯顿认为,未来的竞争优势将取决于“创新网络”──公司外部能够帮助公司解决问题和找到增长新思路的个人和组织。在加入沃顿商学院迈克技术创新中心成为资深研究员之前,休斯顿担任过宝洁多年的副总裁,负责宝洁的知识和创新事务。他是宝洁“联系与开发”项目的策划人,该项目旨在拓展宝洁的创 Larry Houston, managing partner at consulting firm 4INNO, believes the future competitive advantage will depend on “innovation networks” - individuals and organizations outside the company that can help companies solve problems and find new ideas for growth. Prior to joining the Wharton Wharton Technology Innovation Center as a senior researcher, Houston served as P & G’s Vice President for many years and was responsible for P & G’s knowledge and innovation. He is the architect of Procter & Gamble’s “Contact and Development” project, which aims to expand Procter & Gamble’s