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Supercharging Innovation with “Flash Teams”

Sep 16, 2025 · 30m
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  • Stanford's Melissa Valentine introduces 'flash teams'—temporary project groups assembled via digital labor markets and AI to solve specific problems efficiently
  • Flash teams enable organizations to move quickly on priorities and new initiatives by leveraging on-demand talent and digital coordination tools
  • Leaders should understand flash team benefits while recognizing implementation pitfalls and learning how to effectively manage this emerging collaboration model

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