The Dandelion Principle: Redesigning Work for the Innovation Economy

Robert D. Austin, Thorkil Sonne

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    Abstract

    The article discusses modifying the work environment for unconventional employees who nonetheless have valuable skills to contribute. An example cited is software company Specialisterne, which discovered people with autism were well-suited to the repetitive and exacting nature of software testing. The authors provide advice on recruiting, training, and designing jobs for people with uncommon traits.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalM I T Sloan Management Review
    Volume55
    Issue number4
    Pages (from-to)67-72
    ISSN1532-9194
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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