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Selective universities won’t be disrupted

Christensen Institute

Never mind again that we have been clear that the top schools are unlikely to be affected by the trends we documented. Not only will the top selective undergraduate programs likely be OK, but they almost certainly won’t be “disrupted” at all. Understanding a few aspects of Disruptive Innovation Theory will help illustrate why.

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Which new developments in K–12 education will prove disruptive?

Christensen Institute

When Clayton Christensen first met with Andy Grove, the prior CEO of Intel, to teach him about disruptive innovation, Christensen insisted that their conversation would be most valuable to Grove if instead of telling him what to think, Christensen took the time to teach him how to think using the theory. But that analysis takes effort.

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Most corporations don’t understand how much change is created by innovation. 

Paul Hobcraft

Horizon Two is the mid-point between “incremental’ change in Horizon One and “disruptive” change in Horizon Three. Companies innovating with this horizon anticipate “breakthrough” innovation, usually extending a known technology into a new market, or introducing new technologies or capabilities into the existing marketplace.

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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

Normally this innovation mandate comes in the form of a document, generally build up by a small team of senior leaders, innovation experts and subject matter experts. An innovation mandate is a critical tool for defining the scope and direction of innovation and the underlying values, commitment and resources placed behind it.

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Mastering the Art of Virtual Team Communication: Strategies for Success

Leapfrogging

Additionally, the risk of technology fatigue is heightened with virtual teams. Utilizing Digital Technology for Communication Embracing digital technology is fundamental to facilitating virtual team communication. Reliability : Opt for tools with a strong track record of uptime to avoid disruptions.

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Technology Scouting or Technology Landscaping: Tactics or Strategy?

eZassi

A critical aspect of any innovation management program is thoroughly understanding your own technology portfolio and how it fits within the technology ecosystem of both known competitors and potential collaborators alike. Technology Scouting. Verify and vet technology solutions and providers. Technology Landscaping.

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The critical interplay among innovation, business models and change

Paul Hobcraft

A breakthrough innovation extends or changes an existing technology, capability or market in such a way that customers and competitors must change to some degree. Disruptive : Innovating to create a new market or industry, or innovating in an existing adjacent industry. This is the space where the most change will occur.

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