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Vijay Govindarajan: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Vijay Govindarajan (“VG”) is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation. He was the first Professor in Residence and Chief Innovation Consultant at General Electric. He is the Earl C. He worked with GE’s [.].

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Vijay Govindarajan: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Vijay Govindarajan (“VG”) is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation. He was the first Professor in Residence and Chief Innovation Consultant at General Electric. He is the Earl C. He worked with GE’s CEO [.].

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The Other Side of Innovation: Solving the Execution Challenge.

CO2

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Frances Hesselbein – Former CEO, Girl Scouts of America and Peter Drucker Foundation. Co-founder of Rose Park Advisors—Disruptive Innovation Fund. A leading thinker on strategy and breakthrough innovation. Formerly a leader in the automotive, retail, restaurant, media innovation and consulting industries. ’ Game.

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31 Innovation Questions (and Answers) To Kick Off the New Year

Harvard Business Review

I thought it would be helpful to provide the list of 31 questions, and my one sentence perspective on each question, as it dovetails with my current book project (tentatively titled, The Little Black Book of Innovation.) How do you define innovation? What are different types of innovation? What is disruptive innovation?

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The Fine Line Between When Low Prices Work and When They Don’t

Harvard Business Review

The second caveat comes from the late Peter Drucker, my dear friend and mentor, who once told me that low prices and high profits rarely come together. The choice of the price position affects the overall business model, the product quality, branding, and how to innovate.

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