Implementing ideas in industry

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An initial thought can take on a life of its own as different stakeholders contribute their expertise

Nothing is more exciting than coming up with a brand new idea. Ideas are the backbone of science, although they normally require the hard work of implementation to become meaningful. You start with a thrilling lack of a clue about whether what you have thought about will even work. If it does, where will it go? Will it be a huge deal or a tiny win?