Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

A vast ideological gap on macro-economic policy divides Washington and much of the nation, but there is almost universal agreement on one solution: innovation. Innovation is now perceived as a panacea for job creation, income generation, economic growth, dollar strength, and the revival of the U.S. as global hegemon.

Innovation 12

Innovation Supply Chain Offshoring Policies 12

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Our view of the world is powered by personal algorithms: observing how all of the component pieces (and people) that make up our personal social system interact, and looking for patterns to predict what will happen next. When systems behave linearly and react immediately, we tend to be fairly accurate with our forecasts.

Learning Curve 11

Learning Curve Market Penetration Disruptive Innovation Kaplan 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2013

Ballmer, whose skills were in many ways complementary to Gates'', took the helm of an already massive organization as it entered an era of relentless disruptive innovation by competitors. The debate has focused almost entirely on the leadership of innovation. But every organization needs one core competence: innovation.".

Core Competence 10

Core Competence Innovation Christensen Disruptive Innovation 10

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2011

There are clearly still major systemic changes that need to occur for women to achieve parity. But even stuck in our current reality, you can still do some things to advance your own career. As the theory of disruptive innovation explains, the odds of success are low when we make a frontal assault on the status quo.

Venture Capitalist 16

Venture Capitalist Disruptive Innovation CEO Open-book 16

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Meanwhile, business was free to focus on generating growth, productivity, innovation, and, ultimately, societal wealth. Such ecosystems even the playing field for individuals and small firms to participate in technological progress, catalyzing both employment and innovation. Firms can help close the loop.

Globalization 8

Globalization Supply Chain Human Capital Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 14, 2011

Reflecting on the fact that Holly routinely plays with both our iPad and Kinect , I said to my wife, "I think the odds that Holly actually uses a laptop during her working career are pretty close to zero.". Innovation is the imperative of today's times.

Competitive Advantage 13

Competitive Advantage McKinsey Library Entrepreneur 13

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2014

What follows is a short recap of some of the best bits from this year’s commencements, as related to business and career success. In fact, it was only 7 years ago that Apple shipped its first iPhone and Google introduced its Android operating system. You’re witnessing creative destruction and disruptive innovation at work.

Career 8

Career Planning CEO Entrepreneur 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

But I''ve just finished work on a new book with Paul Nunes on the new age of disruptive innovation (based on our March 2013 HBR article, " Big Bang Disruption "). As for sudden, it did feel so to me. I haven''t actually seen Prof. Coase since I moved from Chicago ten years ago. So, yes, his death struck me as sudden.

Cost 8

Cost Open-book Disruptive Innovation Conference 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2013

At no other time in history has the American higher education system been in greater need of radical change. This would free up resources to staff according to what the outside world needs, both in graduates and in innovative ideas. The place to start: abolishing tenure.

Engineering 10

Engineering Education Class Automotive 10