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Thursday Theory Tips- Disruption, a theory of competition

Christensen Institute

Disruption, a theory of competition Recently, one of my colleagues framed disruption in a way that truly helped me better understand the theory. She called it a theory of competition. Note, that this is only the case in a competition of disruptive circumstances not in sustaining ones. Back to leveraging disruption theory to win.

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How Competitive Benchmarking Misses the Mark – And What Anticipatory Leaders do Instead

Daniel Burrus

Third-party perspective and comparing one’s self to others is how we as human beings maintain a frame of reference regarding a goal we are working toward. Why does this happen, and how can you as a leader resist the urge to benchmark against the competition? Good Artists Copy…”.

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12 Types of Innovation You Should Know in 2021

IdeaScale

Social innovation refers to both the new strategies, concepts and ideas innovated to meet the social needs of society (including, but not limited to, working conditions, education, health, and community development) as well as the social processes of innovation, including open innovation techniques. Social Innovation. Product Innovation.

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Fertility coverage, but no paid leave? The seemingly innovative move that’s crushing employer competitiveness

Christensen Institute

While employer benefits often cover employees and their dependents, in this post, “employee(s)” refers to all those receiving benefits (i.e., To remain competitive in attracting talent, more employers would do well to look at the big picture. the employee, their spouse, both, etc.). Which, logically, is short-sighted.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”.

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The Innovator’s Dilemma: Why Successful Companies Fail and How Disruptive Innovation is the Key to Survival

IdeaScale

In today's fast-paced business landscape, companies face constant pressure to stay ahead of the competition and maintain their market share. Coined by Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen in his book of the same name, the Innovator's Dilemma refers to the challenge [.]

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Thriving in the Face of Toxicity: Transforming Work Environments for Success

Leapfrogging

For a detailed list of indicators, refer to our article on signs of a toxic work environment. Unhealthy Competition and Conflict While a certain level of competition can be motivating, an overemphasis on competition can breed conflict and undermine teamwork. Delve deeper into this topic with toxic workplace culture.