A Bigger Prize
How We Can Do Better than the Competition
Summary:
The book challenges the conventional wisdom that competition drives excellence, arguing instead that it often leads to a destructive cycle that suppresses creativity and cooperation. It presents a case for collaborative approaches, drawing on various case studies and research to show how working together can lead to greater innovation, productivity, and success.
Key points:
1. Collaboration Beats Competition: Heffernan believes that working together is better for innovation and well-being than competing, which can be harmful.
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