Harvard Business Review

JUNE 14, 2012

Transformational developments are swirling around the banking industry — as they are in nearly every industry. 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? Do the panelists agree?". All good questions.

Fast Follower 12

Fast Follower Banking Innovation Follow-up 12

Harvard Business Review

JULY 27, 2015

Its foray into this industry comes on the heels of product entries by Google and Apple. But Samsung’s new mobile wallet strategy may be a sign that they are finally becoming a true leader and shedding their image as a fast follower. In cases like these, having no transaction fee makes a big difference.).

Technology 8

Technology Retail System Industry 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Instead they are waiting for the technology to mature and for expertise in AI to become more widely available. They are planning to be “fast followers” — a strategy that has worked with most information technologies. System Development Time. First, there is the time required to develop AI systems.

Company 8

Company Maturity System Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Of these 5 articles, some were self-explanatory: " Nation spurs development of new, green technologies ". " Two articles didn't scream sustainability until you read them: " Chemical company paints rosy picture for the future ," which opens with the question, "How can a chemical company earn more money through eco-friendly products?"

NGO 14

NGO Chemicals Energy Hotels 14

Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2011

In today’s high-velocity environment, Scott Klososky believes you need to understand how to guide your organization in the implementation and usage of technology—in short, how your organization “does” technology. [As The thing you want to be these days is a “fast follower.” Speed is our friend in almost every case.

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Chief Information Officer CIO ROI Technology 279

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Amazon hasn't simply come up with a new product or — as Bezos himself declared — a new service. As clever as Amazon's technological innovations have been, Bezos's flair for ecosystem innovation is even more impressive. Even when Bezos appears to be a fast follower, he's attempting to generate leapfrog momentum.

Innovation 10

Innovation Technology Software Fast Follower 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The article shows how the Dutch firm AkzoNobel is growing in China, particularly through products that help customers reduce environmental footprint in the shipping and building sectors. The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. In the U.S.

NGO 14

NGO Chemicals Guidelines Telecommunications 14