N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing. Many people view the topic of competition as almost sophomoric.

Leadership 302

Leadership PR Disintermediation Supply Chain 302

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

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

Business Model 305

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 305

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

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Every single innovation conversation I've had recently with business unit leaders, product managers and/or marketing executives invariably focuses on the importance of partnership and collaboration with their best suppliers and vendors. If anything, they wish their suppliers came forward with even more actionable and innovative ideas.

Price 15

Price Innovation Disintermediation TCO 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 130

Disintermediation Cost-Benefit Analysis Short-term Long-term 130