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The Recipe for Innovation? An Alliance Between Art and Science.

Julio M. Ottino argues that true innovation emerges when art and science intersect, citing origami‑inspired NASA hardware as a modern example. He frames creativity as "cloud" thinking and execution as "clock" thinking, urging leaders to bridge these modes. Ottino offers three tactics—cultivating curiosity, dismantling silos, and communicating a clear vision—to embed both mindsets across the organization. The piece highlights historic collaborations, from Bell Labs to 3M, to illustrate how cross‑disciplinary partnerships spark breakthrough solutions.