Can you elaborate on the concept of insular management as mentioned in Blitzscaling?

Insular management, as mentioned in Blitzscaling, refers to a management style where decisions are made within a closed or isolated group, often with little input or influence from outside sources. This can lead to a lack of diversity in thought and perspective, potentially hindering innovation and growth. In the context of the book, it's suggested that this approach is more prevalent in China, where there's a strong tendency to hire from within, as opposed to Silicon Valley's more collaborative culture.

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On the other hand, Silicon Valley's pace is less-frenetic than China's, allowing the Valley to pursue deeper tech and longer time horizons. The culture encourages more collaboration and it is several decades ahead of China in terms of concentrated experience and institutional knowledge. China also suffers from more insular management and hiring practices with a strong tendency to hire from within.

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