Waves of change: Understanding the driving force of innovation cycles

Jul 5, 2021

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Dorothy Neufeld

Author, Visual Capitalist

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This infographic details the history of innovation cycles

The history of innovation cycles. Image: Visual Capitalist

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this chart shows the six waves of innovation and their key breakthroughs

The 6 waves of innovation. Image: Visual Capitalist

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