When it comes to elastic innovation, leaders increasingly talk about the concept of “failing fast.” The most effective leaders shift that mindset to “learning fast" through five actions.

In the new economy, however, fast learning — the ability to observe, orient, and act on the multiple streams of information that flood over the cognitive transom — is not an option: ...

Startups should “move fast and break things,” and maximum acceleration can only happen when startups embrace the Lean Startup method and continuously learn and grow. 2. Focus on simplicity.