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First speaker is one of my favorites - Clay Christensen. Today I am blogging live at World Innovation Forum (#WIF11). I have blogged before at this event. I love the stimulation I get from going to seminars like this. Attending and listening to speakers helps plant the seeds of innovation in my mind. Of course he spoke about disruptive innovation. He is a young guy but recently suffered from a stroke. Seems to be recovering well though. MORE
Subtitled The Twelve Technological Forces That Will Shape our Future, Mr. Kelly, one of the founders of Wired Magazine, knows what he is talking… Read More Just to whet your appetite… book selections for upcoming months – (Clayton Christensen; Robert Cialdini; Tim Ferris; and other authors). (Warning: we reserve the right to change these at any time…). Tomorrow, at the October 7 First Friday Book Synopsis: I loved the book I am presenting: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly. MORE
As Peter Drucker famously said: “The customer rarely … Continue reading → Uncategorized Clayton Christensen Competing Against Luck competition disruption Innovation Jobs Theory Jobs To Be DoneIn our world of work and business, competition is a real thing. Too often, however, we miss the real competitor. We overlook the root of what our products are really competing against. MORE
"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. Company Culture Corporate Culture Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Good Culture Mary Christensen MORE
Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew King, and Kevin Bennett Columbia Business School Publishing (2013) Here’s a blueprint “for deploying design thinking across levels and functions in order to embed a more creative approach to problem solving as a strategic capability in Organizations” Here’s how Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew […]. MORE
Disruption is a systemic problem: Clayton Christensen outlined in 1997 why it was so difficult for any individual business to defuse disruptive threats and embrace disruptive trends. They’ve read Christensen’s book The Innovator’s Dilemma. When Christensen conducted the research for The Innovator’s Dilemma , he looked at industries that were asset-heavy. MORE
With that I picked up Clayton Christensen’s How Will You Measure Your Lif e. Christensen is one of the giant minds behind strategy and innovation. For each chapter, Christensen begins with an explanation of a theory and outlines it’s application to the business world. Taken as a whole, it Christensen offers an evidence-based system for figuring out how to measure your life. Leadership book review christensen personal development MORE
The former editor of the Harvard Business Review remembers her esteemed colleague and friend. Leadership Innovation Digital Article MORE
Christensen Colin Price David Robertson Dean R. Soon most of us will be exchanging holiday gifts and perhaps you’ll be asked what you would like to receive. Why not suggest some business books? In my opinion, whether as a gift from someone else or one you give yourself, these ten are among the essentials, listed in title alpha order: Beyond Performance: How [.]. Bob's blog entries "Which business books should every executive keep near at hand?" MORE
Christensen of The Innovator’s Solution, which was on The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times bestseller lists, and […]. Christensen Financial Times Michael E. Michael E. Raynor is a director at Deloitte Services LP. In his research and client work he explores corporate strategy, innovation, and growth across a wide variety of industries. Michael is co-author with Clayton M. MORE
Here is an excerpt from a special article co-authored by Clayton Christensen and Henry Eyring featured by CNN online. To read the complete article and check out a wealth of other resources, please click here. * * * • CNN.com’s op-eds on college ranged from calling it a waste of time to high praise • [.]. MORE
Clayton Christensen, Harvard Business School professor and the world’s most influential management guru according to the Thinkers50, lays out his landmark theory about disruptive innovation. Christensen is the Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. MORE
In this repeat episode, we honor the legacy of HBS professor Clayton Christensen, who passed away on January 23, 2020. The legendary management thinker was best known for his influential theory of “disruptive innovation,” which inspired a generation of executives and entrepreneurs. This HBR IdeaCast interview was originally published in 2016. Disruptive innovation Strategy Entrepreneurship Audio MORE
One of the great leaders and thinkers of our time is Clayton Christensen , ”a down-to-earth” alum of BYU, Oxford and Harvard. I found two recent articles about Clayton Christensen that have increased my understanding about leadership: The first is published in the BYU Magazine’s Spring 2013 edition. (As In this interview author Jeff Howe asks Christensen questions about his career and sheds thought-provoking light on how he became so important to the business world. MORE
Christensen Frederick F. HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing HBR Editors and various contributors Harvard Busxiness Review Press (2013) How the right strategy can help create or increase demand for whatever is offered This is one in a series of volumes that anthologizes what the editors of the Harvard Business Review consider to be the “must reads” […]. Bob''s blog entries " "Marketing Myopia “Harvard Business Essentials” “Harvard Business Review on” Bob Markey Clayton M. MORE
Clayton Christensen is the genius behind “disruptive innovation” and The Innovator’s Dilemma. Innovation christensen innovation university As loyal reads know, I have just switch from the for-profit professional world to the nonprofit world of the university. In doing so, I’m desperately trying to mesh together the positives of both while leaving the negatives behind. As such, this video (and book) caught my idea. MORE
So, how do you stop and think in this too-much-information-to-assimilate-all-at-once world? You spend a day – a full day – focused on one book. And, what books do you focus on for a full day? Books that have “stood the test of time.” Not necessarily “really old books,” but books that have been around long […]. Randy''s blog entries MORE
Myth of the History of SWOT – Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth – why do so many writers get it wrong? The post Myth of the History of SWOT – Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth – wrong? There are 100s of websites that claim to know the origins of the SWOT Analysis. But it seems that lazy writers copy from others without checking their facts! Myth of the History of SWOT […]. MORE
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Clay Christensen Culture Huffington Post Innovation John Hagel Leadership Networking Top 100 Twitter Vala Afshar I can''t believe I''m on the same list as John Hagel and so many other famous, wise people!! Thank you, Vala Afshar , for this honor of being on your Huffington Post list of 100 Must Follows. but moreso thank you for your friendship! MORE
"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. AMACOM AMACOM Books Company Culture Cultures Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Good Culture Leadership Mary Christensen MORE
Christensen: How do you keep high achievers from being disrupted in their own lives? After Professor Christensen's heart attack, which required immediate stenting, and treatment for follicular lymphoma, during the first half of 2010, there were some who wished he'd slow down; those close to him knew he wouldn't. While Christensen spoke at a 6:30 a.m. As his vocabulary improved, Christensen set to work in earnest on " How Will You Measure Your Life? MORE
COMPLIMENTARY LIVE AUDIO WEBINAR Co-conductors: Clay Christensen and Hal Gregersen Renowned innovation expert and HBS Professor, Clay Christensen, and Hal Gregersen, INSEAD Senior Affiliate Professor, share secrets to cultivating [.]. You really should take advantage of this exceptional gift from Harvard Business Review and be sure to tell your friends about it. Here are the details. MORE
I'm referencing Harvard's Clayton Christensen, perhaps best known for his thinking and books focused on The Innovator's Dilemma. Wally Bock and I connected on the latest episode of our podcast to talk about Christensen and his books. MORE
In an article titled, Clayton Christensen’s “How Will You Measure Your Life?, Christensen wrote, … life is just one unending stream… Continue reading → SuccessEverything becomes distraction and reaction when you lose control of you calendar. MORE
In 1969, Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon noted: “Engineering, medicine, business, architecture, and painting are concerned not with the necessary but with the contingent — not with how things are, but with they might be — in short, with design. Every one designs to devises courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones. […]. MORE
As Peter Drucker famously said: “The customer rarely … Continue reading → Uncategorized Clayton Christensen Competing Against Luck competition disruption Innovation Jobs Theory Jobs To Be DoneIn our world of work and business, competition is a real thing. Too often, however, we miss the real competitor. We overlook the root of what our products are really competing against. MORE
Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew King, and Kevin Bennett Columbia Business School Publishing (2013) Here’s a blueprint “for deploying design thinking across levels and functions in order to embed a more creative approach to problem solving as a strategic capability in Organizations” Here’s how Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew […]. MORE
Bob''s blog entries Albert Einstein Brilliant Mistakes Brooke Manville Building a Growth Factory Clayton Christensen David Duncan Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Press Howard Aiken Innosight Innosight Ventures Isaac Asimov James O''Toole Judgment Calls Lao-Tse Paul Schoemaker Peter Drucker Richard Dawkins Scott D. Scott D. Anthony is the managing partner of Innosight, a global strategic innovation consulting and investment firm. MORE
"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. AMACOM AMACOM Books Company Culture Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Good Culture Mary Christensen MORE
A tribute from Christensen’s friend and colleague, Michael B. Innovation Leadership Digital Article MORE
Understanding these pieces is critical for strategy teams, product development units, and organizational leaders. Disruptive innovation Innovation Strategy Digital Article MORE
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Whitney is the president and co-founder of Clayton Christensen’s investment firm, Rose Park Advisors, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and [.]. Bob's blog entries 12 People to Follow on Twitter in 2012 54 Smart Thinkers Everyone Should Follow on Twitter an Institutional Investor-ranked sell-side analyst Bibliomotion Business Insider Clayton Christensen Dare [comma] Dream [comma] Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream Facebook Harvard Business Review blogs Inc. MORE
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen died January 23, 2020. Christensen, one of the world’s leading business thinkers, is remembered in this conversation with Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria. Disruptive innovation Managing organizations Managing people Audio MORE
At the November First Friday Book Synopsis, Randy Mayeux will present Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice, (New York: Harper, 2016)written by Clayton Christensen as the lead author, along with three others (Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon, and David S. It is in… Read More Christensen Featured in Interview about Marketing Theory. Karl's blog entries Alexandra Wolfe Amazon.com Clayton Christensen Competing Against Luck David S. MORE
Karl Ronn is the managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners. Based in Palo Alto, he helps Fortune 500 companies create new businesses or helps entrepreneurs start category creating new companies. He is a co-founder of VC-backed Butterfly Health that sells Butterfly body liners nationally. He is also developing a software company building diagnostic competency for […]. MORE
This week marks the release of Clayton Christensen's highly-anticipated book, How Will You Measure Your Life (with co-authors James Allworth and Karen Dillon). The book expands on Christensen's McKinsey-award-winning HBR article , drawing life lessons from the models that form the basis of his business-oriented writing. At the time I was one of Christensen's students at HBS. Ahead of the book launch, I had a long discussion with a reporter about Christensen. MORE
On Friday, I presented my synopsis of The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly, and my colleague presented his synopsis of CHAOS MONKEYS by… Read More Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini; Competing Against Luck by Clayton Christensen – Coming for the November 4 First Friday Book Synopsis. 12 times a year, 24 books a year, the First Friday Book Synopsis is the place to learn the key content of very good, always useful, business shaping (and life shaping) business books. MORE
Rotman on Design: The Best on Design Thinking from Rotman Magazine Roger Martin and Karen Christensen, Co-Editors University of Toronto Press (2013) The best on design thinking from Rotman Magazine: An abundance of valuable insights. Brilliantly co-edited by Roger Martin and Karen Christensen, the several dozen brief essays comprise the best single source for information, […]. MORE
Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clayton Christensen for the Harvard Business Review blog. Lafley (Procter & Gamble) Clayton Christensen Forbes magazine Hal Gregersen Harvard Business Review blog HBR email alerts Innovative Companies Demand Innovative Leaders Innovator's DNA assessment Jeff Bezos (Amazon) Jeff Dyer Marc Benioff SalesForce.com the Innovator's DNA skills the world's most innovative companies Xerox PARC MORE
To Harvard professor Clayton Christensen, coauthor of How Will You Measure Your Life?, Bain & Company Ceramics Process Systems Corporation Clayton Christensen CPS Technologies Corporation Curtis W. a primary task of leadership is asking questions that anticipate great challenges. Here is a brief excerpt from an interview conducted by Art Kleiner for strategy+business magazine, published by Bain & Company. To read the complete interview, check out other resources, learn [.]. MORE
But this confidence served as a platform that allowed Andy to learn important things from every person — even Clayton Christensen. Federico Beccari. I am easily a foot taller than Andy Grove. But whenever I was with him, I felt that he was the giant. There are four elements of this giant that I will miss. First, he never believed that he and his colleagues had the answer. They always were arguing about everything. He knew that they needed to make decisions, of course. MORE
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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
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First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 2, 2016
At the November First Friday Book Synopsis, Randy Mayeux will present Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice, (New York: Harper, 2016)written by Clayton Christensen as the lead author, along with three others (Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon, and David S. It is in… Read More Christensen Featured in Interview about Marketing Theory. Karl's blog entries Alexandra Wolfe Amazon.com Clayton Christensen Competing Against Luck David S.
LDRLB
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
With that I picked up Clayton Christensen’s How Will You Measure Your Lif e. Christensen is one of the giant minds behind strategy and innovation. For each chapter, Christensen begins with an explanation of a theory and outlines it’s application to the business world. Taken as a whole, it Christensen offers an evidence-based system for figuring out how to measure your life. Leadership book review christensen personal development
CEO Blog
JUNE 7, 2011
First speaker is one of my favorites - Clay Christensen. Today I am blogging live at World Innovation Forum (#WIF11). I have blogged before at this event. I love the stimulation I get from going to seminars like this. Attending and listening to speakers helps plant the seeds of innovation in my mind. Of course he spoke about disruptive innovation. He is a young guy but recently suffered from a stroke. Seems to be recovering well though.
First Friday Book Synopsis
MARCH 12, 2012
Clayton Christensen, Harvard Business School professor and the world’s most influential management guru according to the Thinkers50, lays out his landmark theory about disruptive innovation. Christensen is the Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 27, 2020
The former editor of the Harvard Business Review remembers her esteemed colleague and friend. Leadership Innovation Digital Article
Harvard Business
JANUARY 24, 2020
A tribute from Christensen’s friend and colleague, Michael B. Innovation Leadership Digital Article
Harvard Business
JANUARY 24, 2020
Understanding these pieces is critical for strategy teams, product development units, and organizational leaders. Disruptive innovation Innovation Strategy Digital Article
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 9, 2016
On Friday, I presented my synopsis of The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly, and my colleague presented his synopsis of CHAOS MONKEYS by… Read More Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini; Competing Against Luck by Clayton Christensen – Coming for the November 4 First Friday Book Synopsis. 12 times a year, 24 books a year, the First Friday Book Synopsis is the place to learn the key content of very good, always useful, business shaping (and life shaping) business books.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Subtitled The Twelve Technological Forces That Will Shape our Future, Mr. Kelly, one of the founders of Wired Magazine, knows what he is talking… Read More Just to whet your appetite… book selections for upcoming months – (Clayton Christensen; Robert Cialdini; Tim Ferris; and other authors). (Warning: we reserve the right to change these at any time…). Tomorrow, at the October 7 First Friday Book Synopsis: I loved the book I am presenting: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 29, 2020
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen died January 23, 2020. Christensen, one of the world’s leading business thinkers, is remembered in this conversation with Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria. Disruptive innovation Managing organizations Managing people Audio
Harvard Business
JANUARY 27, 2020
In this repeat episode, we honor the legacy of HBS professor Clayton Christensen, who passed away on January 23, 2020. The legendary management thinker was best known for his influential theory of “disruptive innovation,” which inspired a generation of executives and entrepreneurs. This HBR IdeaCast interview was originally published in 2016. Disruptive innovation Strategy Entrepreneurship Audio
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First Friday Book Synopsis
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
So, how do you stop and think in this too-much-information-to-assimilate-all-at-once world? You spend a day – a full day – focused on one book. And, what books do you focus on for a full day? Books that have “stood the test of time.” Not necessarily “really old books,” but books that have been around long […]. Randy''s blog entries
Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 3, 2016
As Peter Drucker famously said: “The customer rarely … Continue reading → Uncategorized Clayton Christensen Competing Against Luck competition disruption Innovation Jobs Theory Jobs To Be DoneIn our world of work and business, competition is a real thing. Too often, however, we miss the real competitor. We overlook the root of what our products are really competing against.
Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 3, 2016
As Peter Drucker famously said: “The customer rarely … Continue reading → Uncategorized Clayton Christensen Competing Against Luck competition disruption Innovation Jobs Theory Jobs To Be DoneIn our world of work and business, competition is a real thing. Too often, however, we miss the real competitor. We overlook the root of what our products are really competing against.
Rapid BI
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Myth of the History of SWOT – Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth – why do so many writers get it wrong? The post Myth of the History of SWOT – Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth – wrong? There are 100s of websites that claim to know the origins of the SWOT Analysis. But it seems that lazy writers copy from others without checking their facts! Myth of the History of SWOT […].
Lead on Purpose
MAY 4, 2013
One of the great leaders and thinkers of our time is Clayton Christensen , ”a down-to-earth” alum of BYU, Oxford and Harvard. I found two recent articles about Clayton Christensen that have increased my understanding about leadership: The first is published in the BYU Magazine’s Spring 2013 edition. (As In this interview author Jeff Howe asks Christensen questions about his career and sheds thought-provoking light on how he became so important to the business world.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
In an article titled, Clayton Christensen’s “How Will You Measure Your Life?, Christensen wrote, … life is just one unending stream… Continue reading → SuccessEverything becomes distraction and reaction when you lose control of you calendar.
Management Excellence
JANUARY 7, 2020
Leadership Caffeine Podcast Clayton Christensen Disrupt Yourself Disrupt Yourself Podcast Personal Disruption Whitney JohnsonWe've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Disruption is a systemic problem: Clayton Christensen outlined in 1997 why it was so difficult for any individual business to defuse disruptive threats and embrace disruptive trends. They’ve read Christensen’s book The Innovator’s Dilemma. When Christensen conducted the research for The Innovator’s Dilemma , he looked at industries that were asset-heavy.
Art Petty
JANUARY 7, 2020
Leadership Caffeine Podcast Clayton Christensen Disrupt Yourself Disrupt Yourself Podcast Personal Disruption Whitney Johnson
Mills Scofield
DECEMBER 6, 2013
Clay Christensen Culture Huffington Post Innovation John Hagel Leadership Networking Top 100 Twitter Vala Afshar I can''t believe I''m on the same list as John Hagel and so many other famous, wise people!! Thank you, Vala Afshar , for this honor of being on your Huffington Post list of 100 Must Follows. but moreso thank you for your friendship!
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Rotman on Design: The Best on Design Thinking from Rotman Magazine Roger Martin and Karen Christensen, Co-Editors University of Toronto Press (2013) The best on design thinking from Rotman Magazine: An abundance of valuable insights. Brilliantly co-edited by Roger Martin and Karen Christensen, the several dozen brief essays comprise the best single source for information, […].
Harvard Business Review
MAY 15, 2012
This week marks the release of Clayton Christensen's highly-anticipated book, How Will You Measure Your Life (with co-authors James Allworth and Karen Dillon). The book expands on Christensen's McKinsey-award-winning HBR article , drawing life lessons from the models that form the basis of his business-oriented writing. At the time I was one of Christensen's students at HBS. Ahead of the book launch, I had a long discussion with a reporter about Christensen.
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 20, 2017
"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. AMACOM AMACOM Books Company Culture Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Good Culture Mary Christensen
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. Company Culture Corporate Culture Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Good Culture Mary Christensen
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. AMACOM AMACOM Books Company Culture Cultures Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Good Culture Leadership Mary Christensen
First Friday Book Synopsis
JUNE 20, 2013
Christensen of The Innovator’s Solution, which was on The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times bestseller lists, and […]. Christensen Financial Times Michael E. Michael E. Raynor is a director at Deloitte Services LP. In his research and client work he explores corporate strategy, innovation, and growth across a wide variety of industries. Michael is co-author with Clayton M.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 12, 2011
COMPLIMENTARY LIVE AUDIO WEBINAR Co-conductors: Clay Christensen and Hal Gregersen Renowned innovation expert and HBS Professor, Clay Christensen, and Hal Gregersen, INSEAD Senior Affiliate Professor, share secrets to cultivating [.]. You really should take advantage of this exceptional gift from Harvard Business Review and be sure to tell your friends about it. Here are the details.
Coaching Tip
MAY 10, 2012
Christensen: How do you keep high achievers from being disrupted in their own lives? After Professor Christensen's heart attack, which required immediate stenting, and treatment for follicular lymphoma, during the first half of 2010, there were some who wished he'd slow down; those close to him knew he wouldn't. While Christensen spoke at a 6:30 a.m. As his vocabulary improved, Christensen set to work in earnest on " How Will You Measure Your Life?
First Friday Book Synopsis
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Karl Ronn is the managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners. Based in Palo Alto, he helps Fortune 500 companies create new businesses or helps entrepreneurs start category creating new companies. He is a co-founder of VC-backed Butterfly Health that sells Butterfly body liners nationally. He is also developing a software company building diagnostic competency for […].
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 24, 2016
But this confidence served as a platform that allowed Andy to learn important things from every person — even Clayton Christensen. Federico Beccari. I am easily a foot taller than Andy Grove. But whenever I was with him, I felt that he was the giant. There are four elements of this giant that I will miss. First, he never believed that he and his colleagues had the answer. They always were arguing about everything. He knew that they needed to make decisions, of course.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew King, and Kevin Bennett Columbia Business School Publishing (2013) Here’s a blueprint “for deploying design thinking across levels and functions in order to embed a more creative approach to problem solving as a strategic capability in Organizations” Here’s how Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew […].
First Friday Book Synopsis
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew King, and Kevin Bennett Columbia Business School Publishing (2013) Here’s a blueprint “for deploying design thinking across levels and functions in order to embed a more creative approach to problem solving as a strategic capability in Organizations” Here’s how Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew […].
First Friday Book Synopsis
JULY 21, 2012
Whitney is the president and co-founder of Clayton Christensen’s investment firm, Rose Park Advisors, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and [.]. Bob's blog entries 12 People to Follow on Twitter in 2012 54 Smart Thinkers Everyone Should Follow on Twitter an Institutional Investor-ranked sell-side analyst Bibliomotion Business Insider Clayton Christensen Dare [comma] Dream [comma] Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream Facebook Harvard Business Review blogs Inc.
First Friday Book Synopsis
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Christensen Colin Price David Robertson Dean R. Soon most of us will be exchanging holiday gifts and perhaps you’ll be asked what you would like to receive. Why not suggest some business books? In my opinion, whether as a gift from someone else or one you give yourself, these ten are among the essentials, listed in title alpha order: Beyond Performance: How [.]. Bob's blog entries "Which business books should every executive keep near at hand?"
First Friday Book Synopsis
JUNE 19, 2014
Bob''s blog entries Albert Einstein Brilliant Mistakes Brooke Manville Building a Growth Factory Clayton Christensen David Duncan Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Press Howard Aiken Innosight Innosight Ventures Isaac Asimov James O''Toole Judgment Calls Lao-Tse Paul Schoemaker Peter Drucker Richard Dawkins Scott D. Scott D. Anthony is the managing partner of Innosight, a global strategic innovation consulting and investment firm.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 5, 2011
Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clayton Christensen for the Harvard Business Review blog. Lafley (Procter & Gamble) Clayton Christensen Forbes magazine Hal Gregersen Harvard Business Review blog HBR email alerts Innovative Companies Demand Innovative Leaders Innovator's DNA assessment Jeff Bezos (Amazon) Jeff Dyer Marc Benioff SalesForce.com the Innovator's DNA skills the world's most innovative companies Xerox PARC
LDRLB
AUGUST 4, 2011
Clayton Christensen is the genius behind “disruptive innovation” and The Innovator’s Dilemma. Innovation christensen innovation university As loyal reads know, I have just switch from the for-profit professional world to the nonprofit world of the university. In doing so, I’m desperately trying to mesh together the positives of both while leaving the negatives behind. As such, this video (and book) caught my idea.
First Friday Book Synopsis
DECEMBER 3, 2013
In 1969, Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon noted: “Engineering, medicine, business, architecture, and painting are concerned not with the necessary but with the contingent — not with how things are, but with they might be — in short, with design. Every one designs to devises courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones. […].
First Friday Book Synopsis
MAY 16, 2013
Christensen Frederick F. HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing HBR Editors and various contributors Harvard Busxiness Review Press (2013) How the right strategy can help create or increase demand for whatever is offered This is one in a series of volumes that anthologizes what the editors of the Harvard Business Review consider to be the “must reads” […]. Bob''s blog entries " "Marketing Myopia “Harvard Business Essentials” “Harvard Business Review on” Bob Markey Clayton M.
First Friday Book Synopsis
JUNE 28, 2011
Here is an excerpt from a special article co-authored by Clayton Christensen and Henry Eyring featured by CNN online. To read the complete article and check out a wealth of other resources, please click here. * * * • CNN.com’s op-eds on college ranged from calling it a waste of time to high praise • [.].
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