LDRLB

MAY 26, 2014

Talk about some of the ideas that kind of led you both to wanting to write this book, and then we’ll get into what this term big bang disruption means. You are also the author of a ton of different stuff around this idea of disruption, the most recent one being- I’m making sure I get this title right. I’ve really enjoyed that for this book.

Early Adopters 60

Early Adopters Rogers Disruptive Innovation Innovation 60

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

When Palmisano retired this month, the media chronicled his success by focusing on IBM's 21% annual growth in earnings per share and its increase in market capitalization to $218 billion. Never confuse charisma with leadership. Patience and a long-term view. In the 21st century only IBM's Sam Palmisano has done so. Directness.

Globalization 15

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2013

As noted management expert Geoffrey Moore told me with respect to high-velocity competition, "I''m not sure you ever want to be in the public markets." Its RAZR thin phone was a huge success in the mid-2000''s, and the market raved. Take Motorola, for instance. Take Motorola, for instance. So we are left with a quandary.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Restructuring Competitive Advantage Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2016

And despite their relatively short existences, digital platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, Pinterest, and Snapchat are wreaking havoc on traditional businesses. Network businesses have always been around, from matchmakers to real estate brokers, but it’s the move to digital platforms that has led to market-shaking effects.

Real Estate 8

Real Estate Business Model Incubator Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Do executives expect you to establish and incubate a growth businesses, act as a coach to existing teams, or focus on establishing a culture of innovation so that new ideas emerge organically? Watts also suggests zeroing in on the adjacencies that have the potential to shape your market. Define your intent firmly but flexibly.

Innovation 8

Innovation Planning Short-term Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2016

We met with leaders at private equity funds, venture capitalists, and incubators, including Andreessen Horowitz and Playground. The kind of innovation that creates new markets always goes against the grain. Use strong leadership to enable true collaboration. Here are the ones that struck us most: Lace audacity with grit.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Company Succession Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2016

Leaders were driven by short-term profits and rapid action to flip the organization. These “buy, fix, manage, and then sell” PE firms were essentially umbrella holding companies while the acquired firms would become better managed before returning to the public market. Large private equity firms (e.g.,

LBO 8

LBO Restructuring Real Estate Leveraged Buy-out 8