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Abstract

Monthly economic diversity column for the Tri-City Herald: It’s easy when we become close to a business concept to lose sight of what the plan should be, and when or when not to adhere strictly to it in the interest of achieving the optimal outcome. Scientists in research and development laboratories often discover things during their research which are different and even more exciting than originally intended. The same possibilities exist for entrepreneurs, if they’re listening and open to the idea of embracing changes in their thinking. One successful entrepreneur who got this right is Richard Tait, who co-founded the Cranium game company in 1998 after a successful career at Microsoft. And although he later sold the company to Hasbro, he kept many of the lessons he learned at the helm of his wildly successful venture. He currently makes the rounds speaking about several in particular that can help other entrepreneurs poise themselves for greatness. Here are a few to think about.