Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2011

I recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Economist Corporate Network in Singapore about innovation in Asia. But what I really wanted to discuss were the three biggest trends I see affecting innovation in the region. trillion in 2009 to more than $30 trillion in 2020. The race for the middle.

Trends 15

Trends Innovation Govindarajan Class 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2013

At its core, reverse innovation describes solutions adopted first in poorer, emerging nations that subsequently—and disruptively—find a market in richer, developed nations. But can reverse innovation be relevant in the world of high-technology? Disruptive innovation India'

Technology 8

Technology Innovation CRM Retail 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2011

We've all been in conversations on the topics of creativity and innovation when Henry Ford's most famous adage is (excuse the pun) trotted out, usually accompanied by a knowing smirk and air of self-evidence. Battle lines are quickly drawn. Having grown weary of both sides of the debate, I was curious; did Ford utter those words?

Innovation 15

Innovation Mass Marketing Price Market Segmentation 15

Roundtable Talk

JUNE 22, 2010

If you want accountability, then people have to have a say in how things are going to roll out. And, be sure to plan for enough time for the discussion.

Tips 34

Tips Team Bottom-up Teamwork 34

Harvard Business Review

MAY 12, 2011

Our eyes are underrated innovation tools. This Monday, I was in Mumbai conducting market research with a project team. These observations weren't closely connected with my client work, but they did help to provide local context and might ultimately spur thoughts about opportunities for innovation.

Innovation 15

Innovation Licensing Christensen Learning-by-Doing 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2011

Back in January 2009, my colleague Tim Huse and I wrote an article for Forbes.com in which we offered some predictions based on a pattern we'd observed while doing research for The Silver Lining. These were companies following the pattern of disruptive innovation.

Disruptive Innovation 13

Disruptive Innovation Benchmarking Sample Retail 13

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Customers that are relatively less risky and more predictable can make it easier for new to firms gain a market foothold. To sell high-quality cell phones at so low a price, Xiaomi keeps each model on the market far longer than Apple does. One such set of customers is the nascent middle class in emerging economies.

Industry 13

Industry Price Business Model Disruptive Innovation 13

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2012

Making big bets on emerging technologies and uncertain markets is never a straightforward proposition; doing so in direct competition with much bigger and more sustained Chinese bets is downright suicidal. How can the United States achieve a better record in the future? The ARPA-E program is a great first step in this direction.

Disruptive Innovation 9

Disruptive Innovation Competitive Advantage Business Model Technology 9

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Innovation starts with new and novel ideas. When we surveyed over 300 global executives between 2008 and 2009, one of the primary concerns they expressed was their inability to compete long term without a solid innovation engine that can grow their top line. Finding ideas is never the problem — initially. Find Pivots.

Skills 8

Skills Power Six Sigma Disruptive Innovation 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2016

This means self-driving cars have shifted from a period of wild experimentation directly to market adoption — what Paul Nunes and I describe in our 2013 HBR article as “big bang” disruption. But typical of disruptive transformation in other industries, the U.S.

Transportation 8

Transportation Technology Software Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2011

I synthesized Innosight's writing, notably Seeing What's Next (my 2004 book with Clayton Christensen) and a 2009 Harvard Business Review article about transformation in clean-tech , with my own field experience to highlight three areas to asses. Assessment area: Market fit. Assessment area: Innovation focus.

Trends 14

Trends Christensen Business Model Innovation 14

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2012

During one of these conversations, a prospective investor turned to Clay, and said (paraphrasing), "Love disruptive innovation theory. My abilities were market-tested, validated by bulge bracket firms. Love your returns. need someone on the team who's 40-45, a little grey hair, with financial services experience.".

Career 14

Career Christensen Disruptive Innovation Learning-by-Doing 14

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2014

… Think about this; 7 years ago Nokia owned 50% of the handset market. Fast-forward to today—Apple is the most profitable Smartphone company in the world and in Spain Android commands a market share of more than 90%. Its worldwide market share of Smartphones has dwindled to 5%. Apple owned 0%. That only made me more determined.

Career 8

Career Planning CEO Entrepreneur 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 11, 2012

We already know the answer: the kind of innovation that comes from collaboration, not competition. Meanwhile, from 2004 to 2009, emerging economies accounted for almost all of the world's GDP growth." "It's obvious why every CEO and strategist would want it, but it does not produce the benefits that competition is meant to produce.".

GDP 10

GDP Long-term Meyer Short-term 10

Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2011

All 300 rooms (the first 200 of which opened in March 2009) are private and designed to accommodate family members who wish to stay overnight. The hospital's glass-topped atrium features cobblestone streets complete with a day spa for patients and families and an indoor farmer's market with fresh produce, flowers, and baked goods.

How To 15

How To Hotels Health Care Fashion 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2013

SAP's senior management asked Ferose to shore up employee morale at SAP Labs India, where the attrition rate had reached a painful 19% in 2009. This belief led Ferose to overhaul SAP Labs India's hierarchical, 'top-heavy' corporate culture, allowing bottom-up creativity and innovation to blossom.

Innovation 8

Innovation Attrition Software Globalization 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2017

When it comes to innovation, businesses have a strong bias for the new. The idea of creating a fresh new product, the prospect of increasing market share with brand new offerings, or the vision of disrupting some slow-moving incumbent with a radical new technology – these have an inherently strong appeal for companies keen for growth.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Innovation Diversity 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2011

. • Amazon Kindle — disrupting the paper book format and paper book retailers. CreateSpace — a self-publishing solution that disrupts traditional publishing houses. Kindle Fire Tablet — a new market disruption enabled by business model innovation.

Christensen 11

Christensen Retail Long-term Incubator 11

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

million students took at least one web-based class during the fall 2009 semester, which marked a 21% growth from the previous year. Many school districts in small, rural, and urban markets that do not have access to the breath of education available in more resource plenty areas will pull humanities, arts, economics, Chinese, and quality A.P.

Education 14

Education Innovation Christensen Disruptive Innovation 14