A Japanese "Go" master should be an expert in business because he will understand the balance of offensive and defensive moves and positions. All pharmaceutical decision makers should learn this game to help them improve their skills in balancing offensive and defensive moves in their business moves.

Changing research directions or policies without a compelling rationale confuses staff and my lose their loyalty and dedication.

Seek a balance between having too many projects that slow each other and too few where a company risks its ability to survive on a few projects that may or may not succeed and achieve the company's goals.