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Kill Your Business Model Before It Kills You

Harvard Business Review

Still the agency drags on with its year-old push to end Saturday delivery , the most powerful innovation they can muster — which to be implemented would still take 2 years. Intuit had many failures as part of their innovation process. Yet leaders of both companies persevered despite these headwinds, setbacks, and challenges.

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CEOs Should Get Out of the Saddle Before They’re Pushed Out

Harvard Business Review

I can’t help but think of the Mel Brooks film Blazing Saddles — a satirical comedy of what happens when a new sheriff comes to town. So it’s consistent with market forces. After the initial rush of enthusiasm and energy, established routines and networks can smother the drive for innovation.

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Kill Your Business Model Before It Kills You

Harvard Business Review

Still the agency drags on with its year-old push to end Saturday delivery , the most powerful innovation they can muster — which to be implemented would still take 2 years. Intuit had many failures as part of their innovation process. Yet leaders of both companies persevered despite these headwinds, setbacks, and challenges.