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. It’s not generally a technology problem; it’s a leadership problem. The most recent being Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation.

Early Adopters 60

Early Adopters Rogers Disruptive Innovation Innovation 60

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

Recognizing that the company's command-and-control culture wouldn't work in the 21st century, he defined leadership as leading by values and created a unique collaborative organizational structure. Never confuse charisma with leadership. Patience and a long-term view. They listen as well as they speak. Directness. Pragmatism.

Globalization 15

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2016

We spent time with established digital players, midsize companies (including Box and Palantir), and startups, particularly those focused on FinTech and technology services. We met with leaders at private equity funds, venture capitalists, and incubators, including Andreessen Horowitz and Playground. Build platforms, not products.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Company Succession Long-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. It recently rolled out a short-term car rental product called Express Driv, through which Lyft drivers can rent GM cars. Build it yourself.

Real Estate 8

Real Estate Business Model Incubator Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Twenty years ago, Louis Gerstner transformed IBM by emphasizing consulting and technology services — not just technology — to solve customer problems. How technology is changing the way we work. To address medium-term opportunities, IBM formed partnerships with hospitals (e.g., Can the elephant dance again?

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Short-term ROI Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2013

In the early stages, incubation and launch, historically venture capitalists and angels (in addition to the "friends, families and fools" beloved of the entrepreneurship literature) have provided seed funds for organizations to develop an idea. The venture capital industry has now become fairly large and robust.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Restructuring Competitive Advantage 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? Develop a first-cut portfolio of short and longer-term efforts, with a few planned quick losses. Define your intent firmly but flexibly.

Innovation 8

Innovation Planning Short-term Long-term 8