I have to cross out the unnecessary words. For this sentence. To surpass our competitors we need new innovations both in products and in company operations.
Revised : To surpass competitors we need new innovations in products and company operations.
Is this correct?

2) George McClannahan has wanted to be head of engineering a long period of time, and now he has finally gotten the promotion.

George McClannahan wanted to be head of engineering for a log time, and he finally got a promotion.

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I have to cross out the unnecessary words. For this sentence. To surpass our competitors we need new innovations both in products and in company operations.
Revised : To surpass competitors we need new innovations in products and company operations. 
Is this correct?

2) George McClannahan has wanted to be head of engineering a long period of time, and now he has finally gotten the promotion.

George McClannahan   wanted to be head of engineering for a log time, and he finally got a promotion.