Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2012

This vignette raises a key leadership question: Why do leaders wait too long to modify or abandon their business models? Similarly, Intuit realized over a decade ago that it could not continue to grow as simply a financial software firm and began to consciously create, acquire, and incubate new businesses.

Business Model 16

Business Model Incubator Supply Chain Welch 16

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2012

This vignette raises a key leadership question: Why do leaders wait too long to modify or abandon their business models? Similarly, Intuit realized over a decade ago that it could not continue to grow as simply a financial software firm and began to consciously create, acquire, and incubate new businesses.

Business Model 9

Business Model Incubator Supply Chain Welch 9

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Deep change, when it happens, is belated and convulsive, and typically requires an overhaul of the leadership team. Most of the recommended remedies—idea wikis, business incubators, online collaboration, design thinking, “authentic” leadership, et al —are no more than minor tweaks. See the rest of the series here.

Disruptive Innovation 8

Disruptive Innovation Business Incubator Incubator Innovation 8