CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

Several years ago, a dear friend of mine, Darrell Mann, CEO of Systematic Innovation , predicted that some catastrophic event would soon plague humanity. An S-Curve is the measurement of speed in the adoption of new innovation. This transition point in the innovation cycle can be caused by a new innovation or an unrelated disruption.

Uncertainty 151

Uncertainty How To Competitive Advantage Disintermediation 151

CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

Several years ago, a dear friend of mine, Darrell Mann, CEO of Systematic Innovation , predicted that some catastrophic event would soon plague humanity. An S-Curve is the measurement of speed in the adoption of new innovation. This transition point in the innovation cycle can be caused by a new innovation or an unrelated disruption.

Uncertainty 78

Uncertainty How To Competitive Advantage Disintermediation 78

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

If you really want to understand a leader’s perspective on the market, ask them about their competition. Whether you want to admit it or not, competition is part of your world, and likely a bigger part than you’d care to admit. Many people view the topic of competition as almost sophomoric.

Leadership 353

Leadership PR Disintermediation Supply Chain 353

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2016

In the past, salespeople were often the first step in a purchase process, and could significantly influence customer decision-making by controlling information about pricing, availability, competitive advantage, etc. Great salespeople don’t imitate, they innovate. Great brands ignore trends.

Brand 8

Brand Disintermediation Price Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2017

Intermediaries or “trust brokers” do not have to be written out of the equation — or disintermediated — as many blockchain enthusiasts argue. However, even these commodity offerings can find ways to innovate and survive. As with all such innovations, a global standards war is under way. Insight Center.

Insurance 15

Insurance Industry Market Penetration Policies 15

Skip Prichard

JULY 26, 2021

What are the most innovative companies doing to position themselves? While they are focused on optimization, their shareholders continue to demand that they pay out greater dividends or engage in larger share buy backs instead of investing their profits for future innovation. Own and disintermediate the customer relationship.

Disintermediation 131

Disintermediation Cost-Benefit Analysis Short-term Long-term 131