This podcast is a continuation of my earlier interview (Video Podcast #4) with Matthew E. May, author of the Shingo Prize-winning book The Elegant Solution: Toyota's Formula for Mastering Innovation
His most recent book, available since May, is In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing. Matt's website is www.inpursuitofelegance.com. Here, we talk about The Sopranos and In-n-Out Burger, how they are “elegant” in their design.
You can also go to YouTube to watch (the full series can be found there.)
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