Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing mathematician, calculated critical flight paths for NASA missions, including the first American orbital spaceflight by John Glenn. Known for her exceptional accuracy and ability to solve complex problems, Johnson overcame racial and gender barriers to become a central figure in space exploration. Her work was pivotal to the Apollo Moon landing programme.
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.
