N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

I’m always on the lookout for new practitioners entering the market where we have practice areas, disruptive technology, or changes in the landscape that could disintermediate certain aspects of the market. Political, legislative, regulatory, or compliance actions that could create a competitive imbalance in the market.

Leadership 353

Leadership PR Disintermediation Supply Chain 353

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll examine the power of disruption as a key business driver… Disruptive business models focus on creating, disintermediating, refining, reengineering or optimizing a product/service, role/function/practice, category, market, sector, or industry. Thanks for adding value to the discussion Rick.

Business Model 361

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 361

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2011

When I politely point out procurement's role in selecting, shaping and paying for partnerships, the answer I get astonishes: We can reimburse our suppliers and partners out of another budget. In other words, innovation occurs when we bypass or disintermediate procurement. What a disconnect. How healthy is that? It's leadership.

Price 15

Price Innovation Disintermediation TCO 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2017

Intermediaries or “trust brokers” do not have to be written out of the equation — or disintermediated — as many blockchain enthusiasts argue. For example, a firm’s political risk insurance policy can take up to a year to underwrite, delaying any investments and cross-border capital flows.

Insurance 11

Insurance Industry Market Penetration Policies 11