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Life's Aha! Moments Encourage Introspection and a Search for Meaning

Coaching Tip

As a high achiever, in my mid-30s, I became so engaged in my career that my wife divorced me which resulted in my second aha! So, I decided to get off the fast career track and refocus on family by seeking joint custody of my young children during the " Kramer vs. " by Harvard Business School professor Clayton M.

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Disruptive Business Models | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Disruptive Innovation (per the Christensen model) generally takes place in an industry dominated by an oligopoly and having an unserved segment ( towards the lower end in terms of profit margins and product capability) which attains visibility as a result of technological expansion in what is most of the time, a non-related field.

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Why Management Ideas Matter

Harvard Business Review

Or consider the influence of Clayton Christensen, who tops the new ranking. Christensen's influence on the business world has been profound. In recent years, for instance, Christensen has applied his ideas to healthcare and education — showing how enlightened management thinking can tackle the big issues facing society.

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Ideas Don't Equal Innovation | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This may be the first time in my career that I've been accused of taking a standard management approach.:) Moore and Christensen tell us what to do, but their prescription is rarely followed. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. via n2growth.com [.] Our Freedom.

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Make Your Innovative Idea Seem Less Terrifying

Harvard Business Review

When I suggested to Clayton Christensen that we partner with Hatkoff to create the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards , Clay’s response was : I trust you Whitney. In 2010, the first year, the event was fledgling, but charming. If you say we should, let’s do it.