The document discusses the need for innovation in service industries and provides advice on overcoming hurdles to innovation. It notes common internal objections to innovation like a lack of strategic vision or claims that new ideas are too complex. External hurdles include regulations and a lack of market knowledge. The document advocates taking an unstructured approach to innovation, continuously improving existing services, and allocating resources to developing new growth areas. It emphasizes that implementation is more important than ideas and advises organizations to set inspiring rather than restrictive targets to encourage innovation.