Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

According to Méndez-García, one of the best models for making sense of a non-linear world is the S-curve , the model we have used to understand the diffusion of disruptive innovations, and which he and I speculate can be used to understand personal disruption — the necessary pivots in our own career paths. Saturation is reached at 90%+.

Learning Curve 14

Learning Curve Market Penetration Disruptive Innovation Kaplan 14

Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2017

Thus a trust and efficiency engine like blockchain technology has the potential to drive radical change in the insurance industry while improving transparency and outcomes across the entire value chain. Rather, they can become early adopters of the technology. Sponsored by DXC Technology. Insight Center.

Insurance 15

Insurance Industry Market Penetration Disintermediation 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

For the United States and Germany, strong multinational corporations and technological innovation are the driving factors. innovation is driven by a can-do spirit and a healthy appetite for risk, with established corporations and startups introducing some of the world’s most important and game-changing technologies.

Management 10

Management Market Penetration Innovation Engineering 10

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The infiltration of technology into every part of our lives has made many people seek out personal, low-tech/high-touch experiences and relationships with the companies they patronize. To protect their advantage, forward-thinking national chains are combining their brand recognition and market penetration with a local approach.

Retail 11

Retail Merchandising Market Penetration Brand 11

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2018

For the former, we examined the presence and market penetration of disruptor companies; we also considered incumbents’ financial performance. For the latter, we measured incumbents’ operational efficiency, commitment to innovation, and defenses against attack. One way is by reducing dependence on fixed assets.

Industry 8

Industry Fixed Assets Retail Market Penetration 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Welch was convinced that the speed of globalization and technological innovation in the 21 st century would require companies to work very differently – with shorter decision cycles, more employee engagement, and stronger collaboration than had previously been required to compete.

Welch 8

Welch Supply Chain Consensus Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2016

For years Apple’s market penetration hung in the single digits. Successful platforms engage in platform evangelism, providing developers with resources to innovate, feedback on design and performance, and rewards for participation. It’s not enough to open the door and set the table.

Participative 8

Participative Software Market Penetration Marketing 8