Harvard Business Review

JUNE 14, 2012

Many of these trends seem to fit historical patterns of transformation , which means banks need to up their innovation game. The first innovators in the market are often too early in the technology curve. Here's one of the biggest that would-be innovators should ask: Should I lead or follow?

Fast Follower 12

Fast Follower Banking Innovation Follow-up 12

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

But the gravest concern we've heard, that the ruling creates a legal climate that will stifle innovation, is unfounded. Samsung has built its name over the past two decades on being the world's greatest Fast Follower. Bloggers and reporters are pushing this idea from a business- or technology-oriented mindset.

Innovation 15

Innovation Supply Chain Short-term Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2013

The persona of the next-generation CIO is evolving from Chief Infrastructure Officer through Chief Integration Officer and Chief Intelligence Officer to Chief Innovation Officer. For a CIO or other technology leader to make the move successfully from infrastructure to innovation, three key building blocks must be in place.

CIO 8

CIO Succession Fast Follower Chief Information Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2012

There is a much more important change in the global distribution of power underway, and the play for leadership of the World Bank signals that emerging markets will be increasingly bold in asserting their views about the management of the global economy. That's correct so far as it goes —but it doesn't go nearly far enough.

Globalization 11

Globalization Banking Restructuring Politics 11