Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2014

One of the most frequent challenges we observe in the field is that companies tend to radically underestimate the threat that disruptive change poses to their business. For example, back in early 2005, I and my colleague Clark Gilbert (now the CEO of Deseret News and Deseret Digital) ran a workshop for 100 top executives in the U.S.

Disruptive Innovation 9

Disruptive Innovation Advertising Gilbert Market Segmentation 9

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

When I conduct workshops with marketing and leadership teams on the design of strategic narratives , I’m often asked, “Should we include the sales teams?” In the beginning of a disruptive innovation, the thing to measure is not ROI. Here the “Ikea Effect” can be particularly helpful.

Execution 12

Execution Strategy Metrics Resistance 12

Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2014

All the pieces are in place to create “ disruptive innovation ” and “ cross the chasm ,” but the results are disappointing. The problem is that data, information, and value propositions are not enough to sell innovative products. What’s missing? Build the program.

Productivity 14

Productivity Products Software Innovation 14

Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2013

Step 3: As disruptive innovators, from Albert Einstein to Jack Dorsey, put it, "Question everything!" At a recent World Economic Forum workshop, this five-step Catalytic Questioning process took 24 minutes. It makes the quest much more intriguing. Becoming a Question Catalyst.

Brainstorming 8

Brainstorming Christensen Disruptive Innovation Innovation 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2011

Observe how, even with its strong culture of innovation, P&G proceeded very cautiously with the construction of its new-growth factory. As the article notes, the first step was a simple two-day workshop with a handful of project teams.

Innovation 14

Innovation Chief Technology Officer Business Model Definition 14

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2011

If you ask Filipinos to do a skit as part of an innovation workshop, stand back; there is some real local talent. There is some kind of food at every meeting in the Philippines. The least friendly country to enter is the United States. Beware of pushing random buttons on the side of your toilet in Korea. every day.

Airlines 15

Airlines Hotels Travel Chemicals 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2012

A workshop attendee asked me this seemingly simple question: "So, what else should I read to learn more about innovation?". But in thinking it through, I did eventually end up with a highly personal list I call " The Masters of Innovation " (which appears in my latest book ). Horace Dediu. Jeffrey Dyer and Hal Gregersen.

Innovation 15

Innovation Ries Mauborgne Open-book 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Their primary goal is employment and job creation, not disruptive innovation that may be risky but could create shareholder value. They enjoy privileged access to inputs and don’t have to face much competition, so innovation is not a top priority. Many Chinese executives seem to recognize the challenges. in 2025.

Innovation 8

Innovation Globalization Venture Capitalist GDP 8