Articles

Selected articles and coverage on efficiency, innovation and organisational decision-making.

  1. A. J. Thoresen on a rooftop terrace above Marina Bay, Singapore, at sunset

    Why efficiency and innovation conflict and what organisations can learn from Asia

    Efficiency and innovation ask different things of organisations. Drawing on Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, this article explores how constraints can inform stronger systems, while preserving the time and freedom needed for new ideas to develop.

    Read at Asian Business Review (opens in a new tab)
  2. The ten Business Book Awards 2026 finalists on display, Decoding Efficiency and Innovation among them

    10 of the best: Business Book Awards finalists 2026

    Matt Davidson includes Decoding Efficiency and Innovation in his selection of ten Business Book Awards finalists. His review highlights the book’s practical perspective on using resources effectively and turning innovation into business value.

    Read at Elite Business (opens in a new tab)
  3. Hardback copy of Decoding Efficiency and Innovation by A. J. Thoresen

    Pressure can spark ideas, Decoding Efficiency

    A guest article exploring how pressure can stimulate ideas, while giving them room to develop remains essential. It considers the conditions that support imagination and creativity.

    Read at Irish Tech News (opens in a new tab)