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Importance – Part 3
Colgate’s overall strategy was simple: Reduce product output, eliminate unnecessary research and production divisions, narrow focus to gum and toothbrush sanitation. Thomas was tasked with overseeing natural enamel cleansing research and development, and besides feeling completely out of his depth, he was elated that his company and the people in charge were willing to give…
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Importance – Part 2
Thomas hunched dejectedly at his desk, nervously pinching a pencil between his fingers and waiting for the board meeting to adjourn. He knew now his boldness was not acceptable, and soon he would be fired from his job at the Colgate facility. His research would be forgotten. He would never see his coworkers again.