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IT on Steroids: The Benefits (and Risks) of Accelerating Technology

Harvard Business Review

When it comes to innovation in industries with strategically narrow windows of opportunities, speed is everything. This quickening pace — what academics and journalists have called innovation on steroids — is beginning to reach IT departments. Innovations were virtually prevented by stifling complexity.

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Do You Have the IT For the Coming Digital Wave?

Harvard Business Review

Technology innovation is not slowing down or leveling off, but ramping up — and businesses will soon face a barrage of new digital possibilities. There is no time for complacency. It requires strong leadership from all senior IT executives, as well as new business acumen. They drive innovation and speed up time to market.

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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Con: Breakthrough innovation may not get greenlit; time-to-market may seem to lag (though I’d argue what’s released is far better aligned with customer needs and more likely to successfully scale). Mature Company: The PM may have a more narrow scope, have co-workers who handle pricing, go-to-market strategies, etc.