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Author: Larry Downes Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press ISBN: 1625275056 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 12
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In recent years a new—disquieting—form of disruptive innovation has emerged, one that beats incumbents on both price and quality right from the start and quickly sweeps through every customer segment. This kind of “big bang” disruption can devastate entire product lines virtually overnight. Look at the effect that free navigation apps, preloaded on smartphones, had on the market for devices made by TomTom, Garmin, and Magellan. Big-bang disruptions often come out of the blue from people who aren’t your traditional competitors. Frequently, they’re developed by inventors who are just doing low-cost experiments with existing technologies to see what new products they can dream up. Once launched, these innovations don’t adhere to conventional strategic paths or normal patterns of market adoption. That makes them incredibly hard to combat. Though technology- and information-intensive firms are most vulnerable to big bangs, mature industries face this threat, too. Credit cards, automobiles, and education, for instance, are all experiencing early warning signs. But in every industry, big-bang disruption will be keeping executives in a cold sweat for a long time to come. This article, which originally appeared in Harvard Business Review, offers some strategic principles to help businesses survive big bangs.
Author: Larry Downes Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press ISBN: 1625275056 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 12
Book Description
In recent years a new—disquieting—form of disruptive innovation has emerged, one that beats incumbents on both price and quality right from the start and quickly sweeps through every customer segment. This kind of “big bang” disruption can devastate entire product lines virtually overnight. Look at the effect that free navigation apps, preloaded on smartphones, had on the market for devices made by TomTom, Garmin, and Magellan. Big-bang disruptions often come out of the blue from people who aren’t your traditional competitors. Frequently, they’re developed by inventors who are just doing low-cost experiments with existing technologies to see what new products they can dream up. Once launched, these innovations don’t adhere to conventional strategic paths or normal patterns of market adoption. That makes them incredibly hard to combat. Though technology- and information-intensive firms are most vulnerable to big bangs, mature industries face this threat, too. Credit cards, automobiles, and education, for instance, are all experiencing early warning signs. But in every industry, big-bang disruption will be keeping executives in a cold sweat for a long time to come. This article, which originally appeared in Harvard Business Review, offers some strategic principles to help businesses survive big bangs.
Author: Larry Downes Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0241968283 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 272
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'A stimulating read...carefully researched and accessibly written...the case studies on disruption alone are worth the cover price' -Financial Times 'Everything you need from business school in one very direct book' -Dick Costolo, CEO, Twitter It used to take years for new products and services to dethrone industry leaders. Now any business can be instantly devastated by something better and cheaper. How can you protect yourself, and harness the power of Big Bang Disruption? No matter what your industry, start-ups can change the market before you even begin to grasp what's happening. The good news is that any business can master the strategy of the start-ups. In Big Bang Disruption, Larry Downes and Paul Nunes show you how to spot the next big thing - before the next start-up does. Based on extensive research by the Accenture Institute for High Performance and interviews from over 30 industries, this essential bookwill give you with the tools to take control of your future.
Author: Shortcut Edition Publisher: Shortcut Edition ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 28
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* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. As you read this summary, you will discover the mechanisms of disruption, as well as strategies to survive and succeed in changing economic sectors. You will also discover that : all sectors today are disrupted by disruptive innovations; thanks to exponential technological advances, new product offerings are more attractive in every way; the innovation processes of existing companies, designed for a progressive installation of new products on the market, are today inadequate; disruptive products are coming on line at an ever-increasing rate, so that success can be followed by a devastating setback; to survive disruption, you have to see demand as the ebb of the market and adapt to it by being extremely flexible. Disruptive innovations today have a disproportionate and devastating effect on companies. Their intervention signals the beginning of a compelling decline for companies. It is impossible to hope to compete with the new entrants by keeping its old models: salvation can only come from questioning and being highly responsive. A disrupted sector is full of potential, but also of dangers. The book "Big Bang Disruption" offers a diagnosis and a method for adapting to it. *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!
Author: John Hayes Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1350933376 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 488
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Technological advances, an increasingly globalized workforce and seismic global events mean that change is a constant feature of business life today. The consequences of not managing change effectively can be devastating for businesses. How can managers deal with change brought about by unpredictable events? How can they embrace change and communicate its benefits to stakeholders? How can organizations ensure the ongoing success of change? John Hayes's bestselling textbook equips you with the practical tools and academic knowledge to tackle these questions and many more. Offering unrivalled breadth, it will guide you clearly through all stages of the change process, from recognizing the need for change to ensuring its successful implementation. Its unique underpinning framework, based on a process model of change, will help you to view change as purposeful and ordered, rather than something chaotic and unmanageable. This sixth edition covers all of the key theories, tools and techniques of organizational change, and offers everything you need to know about organizational change today: - Brand new international case studies and examples allow you to understand change in context - Coverage of 'big-bang' disruptions, offers you a framework for dealing with unforeseen global events like pandemics, economic instability and climate change - Updated research reports show you the latest theory in the field - New learning objectives, reflective questions and experiential exercises help you to consolidate your learning and revise effectively - Increased coverage of SMEs, public sector and family businesses shows you change in diverse sectors
Author: Teng-Kee Tan Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 1783266228 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 256
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The Tao of Innovation is the first book to blend Eastern philosophy with tried-and-true innovation strategies. It presents a holistic, intuitive and practical approach to developing game-changing innovation. Having over 30 years of real-world global corporate, entrepreneurial, and consulting experience, and more than 10 years of teaching innovation and entrepreneurship to thousands of students in the East and West, the authors have distilled the most influential thinking on innovation into a holistic set of nine key innovation questions that every innovator must answer throughout the innovation cycle. These provocations apply to any business or organization and illuminate fundamental principles and practices of successful innovation. The Tao of Innovation's use of nature's fundamental elements and the yin-yang's balance of opposing forces as metaphors, provide simple ways to navigate the complexities of business and innovation. They blend art, science, and Eastern and Western philosophies of what it takes to be an innovator. This book is written for individuals who have a passion for initiating change but struggle to find a process or methodology that helps them translate their dream into practical action steps that will get them through implementation. It aims to help organizations of all types proactively stay ahead in a rapidly changing world and change the world for the better. In short, this book is a fresh East-meets-West approach to innovation, helping readers develop a strategy to implement real change and ultimately achieve their innovation dream. Contents:How is the Nature of Your Business Going to Change?How Do You Know When There is an Opportunity for Innovation?How Do You Compete to Outsmart Established Players?How Do You Move Beyond the Status Quo?How Do You Put Yourself in the Right Place at the Right Time?How Do You Craft a Strong and Lasting Go-to-Market Strategy?How Do You Know Whether Your Idea Can Survive in the Real World?How Do You Scale Successfully?What is the Deeper Purpose that Drives You to Innovate? Readership: General readers interested in innovation strategy, business and management. Key Features:Synthesizes multiple theories into a practical framework to serve as a roadmap for innovationAddresses the complexities of real-world implementation and how to overcome organizational resistance to changeThe full-color layout and graphics will help readers grasp complex concepts quickly, perform educational exercises, and thus, learn by doingKeywords:Innovation;Strategy;Business;Management;Innovation Culture;Business Redesign;Design-ThinkingReviews: "This unusual and useful workbook patiently takes readers from evaluating an opportunity to scaling a business ... The authors take readers through a complex process, sprinkling hints and do-it-yourself exercises throughout each chapter ... anyone willing to try a new flavor of business innovation will be richly rewarded." Publishers Weekly "The Tao of Innovation offers a fresh East-meets-West perspective on how organizations and individuals can live up to their creative best." Tom Kelley Partner, IDEO best-selling author of The Art of Innovation and Creative Confidence "Dr Teng-Kee Tan and his co-authors, Dr Hsien Seow and Sue Tan Toyofuku have a powerful grasp on what it takes to become a highly successful innovator. For those who have the courage, commitment and passion to innovate, this book will support them on their journey to transform the world." Tom Bloch Former President and CEO of H&R Block, Inc. Co-Founder, University Academy "This is an excellent business and innovation book using a simple and intuitive framework to capture nine key questions all innovators must ask. The authors identified important dilemmas in each innovation question and proposed solutions to help reconcile the dilemmas we often face in the world of innovation. They talk about 'Innovation with Purpose' which deals with what drives and sustains innovation which I think is very important to advance human civilization in our global environment. I strongly recommend this book for learners, doers and enablers of innovation." Henry W Bloch Co-Founder, H & R Block "Drawing on his decades of experience in business and education, Dean Teng-Kee Tan shows the way to innovation. This is an invaluable read from a remarkable individual." Robert L Virgil Retired Partner, Edward Jones Dean Emeritus, John M Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis "This remarkable book deals with using 'human centered — design thinking' as an important innovation process and mindset to help develop consumer insights and identify higher order needs which is often unarticulated. It is a must read for entrepreneurs, startups, innovators from all industries, for profit or non-profit enterprises. I strongly recommend it." Shuming Zhao Chair Professor and Honorary Dean, School of Business, Nanjing University, China “The insights provided by The Tao of Innovation are transformative and indispensable. It is a superb textbook for innovation management courses.” Dr Michael Song Ranked as World's No. 1 Innovation Management Scholar “This is an expression of Teng Kee's vision for incorporating design thinking and experiential learning in innovation that has attracted attention from all disciplines of higher education and corporations.” Steve McDowell President BNIM Architects AIA Award Winner “This book reconciles real-world tensions in innovation that can be applied immediately.” Charles Hampden-Turner Senior Research Associate, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Author: Jonathan Løw Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 135134305X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 185
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The GuruBook is an inspiring collection of 45 articles and interviews with well-known thought leaders and entrepreneurs, whose leadership and strategic skills have resulted in very successful businesses. These renowned leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators have tested their visions and assumptions and have forged revolutionary business models. In this book, they share their most important insights, learnings, and tools. They cover broad topics such as entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership, and they illustrate why these are not separate topics, but indeed must be combined and linked to succeed as a business and as an entrepreneur. The GuruBook was published in Scandinavia in the Autumn of 2016 and was an instant #1 bestseller. This English version of the book contains many additional exciting interviews with thinkers such as Salim Ismail (Singularity University), Naveen Jain (Moon Express), Jimmy Maymann (Huffington Post), Otto Scharmer (Theory U), Blake Mycoskie (TOMS) and many others. The GuruBook is for burgeoning entrepreneurs, leaders, business developers, and innovators who know that traditional business models no longer provide results in fast-evolving digital and global economies. Other contributing authors to the book include Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Steve Blank, Sonia Arrison, Daniel Burrus, Edgar H. Schein, Henry Mintzberg, Tom Peters, Pascal Finette, Andreas Ehn, Murray Newlands, Brian Chesky, Hampus Jakobsson, Craig Newmark, Danny Lange, Alf Rehn, Paul Nunes, Nathan Furr and Mette Lykke. More information can be found at: www.thegurubook.org
Author: Leonard Sherman Publisher: Columbia University Press ISBN: 0231542828 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 368
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Businesses often find themselves trapped in a competitive dogfight, scratching and clawing for market share with products consumers view as largely undifferentiated. Conventional wisdom suggests that dogfights are to be expected as marketplaces mature, giving rise to the notion that there are "bad" industries where it is unlikely that any company can succeed. But there are notable exceptions in which enlightened executives have changed the rules to grasp the holy grail of business: long-term profitable growth. Rather than joining the dogfights raging within their industry, companies such as Apple, FedEx, and Starbucks have chosen to become metaphorical cats, continuously renewing their distinctive strategies to compete on their own terms. In If You're in a Dogfight, Become a Cat, Leonard Sherman draws on four decades of experience in management consulting, venture capital, and teaching business strategy at Columbia Business School to share practical advice on two of the most vexing issues facing business executives: why is it so hard to achieve long-term profitable growth, and what can companies do to break away from the pack? Sherman takes the reader on a provocative journey through the building blocks of business strategy by challenging conventional wisdom on a number of questions that will redefine management best practices: What should be the overarching purpose of your business? Do you really know what your strategy is? Is there such a thing as a bad industry? Where do great ideas come from and how do I find them? What makes products meaningfully different? What makes and breaks great brands? How and when should I disrupt my own company? What are the imperatives to achieving long-term profitable growth? Filled with dozens of illustrative examples of inspiring successes and dispiriting falls from grace, this book provides deep insights on how to become the cat in a dogfight, whether you are a CEO, mid-level manager, aspiring business school student, or curious observer interested in achieving sustained profitable growth.
Author: Andrew Keen Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd ISBN: 1782393420 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 300
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In this sharp and witty book, long-time Silicon Valley observer and author Andrew Keen argues that, on balance, the Internet has had a disastrous impact on all our lives. By tracing the history of the Internet, from its founding in the 1960s to the creation of the World Wide Web in 1989, through the waves of start-ups and the rise of the big data companies to the increasing attempts to monetize almost every human activity, Keen shows how the Web has had a deeply negative effect on our culture, economy and society. Informed by Keen's own research and interviews, as well as the work of other writers, reporters and academics, The Internet is Not the Answer is an urgent investigation into the tech world - from the threat to privacy posed by social media and online surveillance by government agencies, to the impact of the Internet on unemployment and economic inequality. Keen concludes by outlining the changes that he believes must be made, before it's too late. If we do nothing, he warns, this new technology and the companies that control it will continue to impoverish us all.
Author: Larry Downes
Author: Larry Downes
Author: Larry Downes
Author: Shortcut Edition
Author: Larry Downes
Author: John Hayes
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Author: Teng-Kee Tan
Author: Jonathan Løw
Author: Leonard Sherman
Author: Andrew Keen