The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 25, 2023

Research from Chicago Booth highlights how disclosing too much information can be harmful to profits, however, as it can damage the innovative capabilities of the firm. This resulted in both productivity and profits rising. The post Can Corporate Secrecy Bolster Innovation? first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

Disaggregation 114

Disaggregation Innovation Report Incentives 114

Skip Prichard

AUGUST 2, 2019

Technology change is speeding business up and providing an edge for disruptive innovators. 2: Disaggregate. Yes, we find the most common mistakes in complex problem solving are weak problem statements, poor problem disaggregation, and insufficient attention to good team norms. 7 Steps to Problem Solving. 1: Define the problem.

Disaggregation 80

Disaggregation McKinsey Skills Gordon 80

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 30, 2019

Although there are many ways to do demand forecasting right, these key tips can help a business get more out of their investment in the practice: Remember that demand is not monolithic and try implementing a disaggregated model.

Efficiency 58

Efficiency Disaggregation B2B Uncertainty 58

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2013

Even though he''s only five years old, that product will one day be on the shelves of your local Bed Bath and Beyond, or Target. This five-year old is able to be the inventor without also creating a company because of a product innovation company called Quirky. Interests are 100% aligned. Even cars?" Yeah, sure," he replied.

Productivity 9

Productivity Products Disaggregation Innovation 9

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2014

Beyond finding the right seller, an intermediary might help match the buyer to the best product for her, providing important guidance and product information. In disaggregated markets with many sellers and buyers and where search costs are high, intermediaries provide considerable value. Auto industry Innovation Strategy'

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Disintermediation Disaggregation Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2013

Avis has taken an interesting (and bold) step by acquiring Zipcar, absorbing an innovative but struggling competitor at what is likely to be seen as a bargain price while acquiring a small but desirable customer base and gaining a foothold in the rapidly growing world of collaborative consumption.

Disaggregation 9

Disaggregation Hammer Mass Marketing Gordon 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2016

They see disrupted incumbents from retail, finance, health care, transportation, professional services, and manufacturing requiring radical restructuring of assets, productivity , and innovation. That process was quickly fixed — and illuminated the pathology of valuing productivity metrics divorced from UX.

Levitt 8

Levitt Disaggregation Kaizen Call Center 8