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Developing Disruptive Ideas
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4551BC-EStrategyInnovation isn't predictable. However, remembering key principles and following the straightforward process for generating disruptive ideas that is outlined in this chapter, can reliably increase the odds of coming up with a high-potential idea. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Innovation Metrics
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4556BC-EStrategyOne of the key challenges for companies seeking to improve their ability to create growth through innovation is that the metrics many companies use to measure innovation run a high risk of actually leading them in the wrong direction. This chapter describes key measurement traps and lays out fifteen potential innovation metrics companies can use to more accurately assess innovation-related activities. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovato...Starting at €8.20
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Precursors to Innovation
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4547BC-EStrategyBefore turning to individual innovation initiatives or innovation-specific structures, companies need to make sure they have the appropriate precursors for innovation. This chapter describes three critical precursors: a core business that is in control, a game plan for growth, and mastery of the resource allocation process. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Principles and Patterns of Disruptive Innovation
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4557BC-EStrategyThis chapter highlights key innovation traps and summarizes the processes and principles that will significantly increase your chances of creating growth through innovation. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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What's the BIG Idea (A)
Christensen, Clayton M.; Anthony, Scott D.Case HBS-602105-EService and Operations ManagementCEO Michael Collins must decide if and how a process he developed to further innovation in the kids' industry could port over to other industries. The process was based on Collins' experiences as an inventor and as a venture capitalist, and it allowed his company to be an intermediary between inventors and innovation-seeking companies. The process seemed to be working quite well in the kids' industry and Collins had to decide what would "travel" ...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction: Your Guide to Growth
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4546BC-EStrategyThere is a general sense that a fog enshrouds the world of innovation, obscuring high-potential opportunities and making success a random and fleeting phenomenon. In contrast to conventional wisdom, this chapter contends that following the rights steps and putting in place the right structures can allow managers and entrepreneurs to improve significantly the odds of creating profitable growth businesses. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innov...Starting at €8.20
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Identifying Nonconsumers: Uncovering New Routes for Growth
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4548BC-EStrategyFinding ways to connect with nonconsumers is one of the best methods for internal innovators to position disruption as an opportunity instead of a threat. This chapter describes how to identify specific constraints on consumption, and how to begin conceptualizing ideas to reach nonconsumers. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Innovator's Guide to Growth
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4558BC-EStrategyThis chapter provides suggested answers to a few of the tough questions asked most frequently about disruptive innovation. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Mastering Emergent Strategies: Taking Uncertain Ideas Forward
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4553BC-EStrategyFollowing what is known as an "emergent strategy" can help companies improve their odds of success by systematically addressing the key risks and unknowns that typify highly uncertain ideas. This chapter describes three simple steps managers can follow to master emergent strategy processes. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Assembling and Managing Project Teams: Realizing Disruptive Potential
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4554BC-EStrategyOne of the greatest challenges facing managers seeking to create new growth businesses is assembling and managing teams charged with creating new growth. This chapter provides guidelines for senior managers to set up a team for success. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20