Harvard Business Review

APRIL 9, 2018

The first thing they should know is that not all technological change is “disruptive.” Importantly, the research landscape we mapped out suggests that disruption is not about technology alone, but rather the combination of technologies and business model innovation. A prime example is Netflix.

Disruptive Innovation 12

Disruptive Innovation Innovation Business Model Human Capital 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Be accountable for results : While many funders track service delivery, a 2010 report by the Committee on Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy notes that metrics measuring only output "offer little indication whether social improvement actually is occurring." This is what they demand in their core business.".

Core Competence 15

Core Competence Market Segmentation Globalization Reputation 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2017

They must protect value by helping companies avoid unnecessary risks, and they must build value by ensuring that companies change quickly enough to address emerging competitive threats, evolving customer preferences, and disruptive technologies. In September 2010 Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy protection.

Retail 8

Retail CEO Core Competence Competitive Advantage 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2011

The company promised back in 2009 to bring out a Wi-Fi Flip in early 2010. The sad but simple truth was that Cisco — arguably the world's premier internet network technology company — didn't deliver a Wi-Fi-enabled device. Cisco's leadership is very smart and Wi-Fi is part of the firm's core competence.

Wireless 12

Wireless Management Telecommunications Innovation 12

Terry Starbucker

APRIL 18, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Square Pegs, Round Holes, and the Peter Principle by Starbucker on April 18, 2010 In 1987, during my first few months as a fledgling executive, my new boss asked (no, ordered) me to read the book “ The Peter Principle ”, by Laurence J.

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Open-book Blog Core Competence Books 222

Harvard Business Review

MAY 25, 2011

When the devastating earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010 , killing more than 250,000 and injuring countless more, donors and governments sent billions in aid and in-kind support. Lives were saved and suffering was eased through those gifts.

Porter 13

Porter Core Competence Globalization Business Model 13

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2012

telecom carriers face daunting challenges from device makers, content providers, social networks, and an array of disruptive technologies. The company's core competency is branding and identifying customer pain points. telecoms are classified as a high technology industry: "Network is their business." In the U.S.,

Outsourcing 10

Outsourcing Wireless Telecommunications Core Competence 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2014

But we were reluctant to relinquish control of something that is one of Zappo’s core competencies. Since the sale, we’ve learned from Amazon’s technology: We’ve started to track some metrics Amazon tracks, and we’re learning how it thinks about warehouse operations. Ours is more high-touch—we try to make a personal connection.

CEO 8

CEO Call Center Real Estate Merchandising 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2011

President Pratibha Patil has even declared 2010-2020 as India's " Decade of Innovation." For instance, in October 2010, Biocon struck a $350-million marketing alliance with Pfizer, the world's largest drug maker, to commercialize four of Biocon's insulin biosimilar products in non-overlapping markets globally.

Shaw 13

Shaw Globalization Innovation Entrepreneur 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2011

President Obama meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao , he must deal with the single most striking change in international foreign policy in 2010 — China's surprising and sudden lurch toward anti-Americanism. They are calling for creativity and innovation to be core competencies for children.

Policies 12

Policies Politics Core Competence Globalization 12