Linda Elder is an educational psychologist and prominent figure in the field of critical thinking. She serves as the president of the Foundation for Critical Thinking and co-author of several influential books on the subject. Elder's work emphasizes developing intellectual skills, fostering reflective thinking, and promoting fair-mindedness to improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
The "New New Product Development Game" by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka introduced the concept of a faster, flexible approach to product development. Emphasising teamwork, self-organisation, and overlapping phases, it likens the process to a rugby match, where teams pass the ball seamlessly. This method, foundational to Agile, encourages innovation and adaptability in competitive markets.