Innovation Quote by Anthony Ulwick
““Product innovation, or service innovation, which is the most common type of innovation, results from improvements that are made to existing products and services.””
About This Quote
Innovation often comes from incremental improvements to existing products or services rather than entirely new creations.
In simple terms: Most innovation improves what already exists.
Key Takeaway
Focus on enhancing current offerings.
Themes
innovation
improvement
product development
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- product management
- R&D
- market analysis
Key Concepts
incremental innovation
service design
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance incremental and radical ideas?
- When is a breakthrough necessary?
A Different Perspective
Radical breakthroughs may be overlooked.
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