Business Quote by Brad Stone
““Just as Clayton Christensen had predicted in The Innovator’s Dilemma, technological innovation caused wrenching pain to the company and the broader industry””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen, 1997
Technological change creates painful disruption for established firms and industries.
In simple terms: Innovation brings pain to incumbents.
Key Takeaway
Adapt or risk obsolescence.
Themes
business
technology
disruption
change
Mood
practical
strategic
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- product development
- market entry
Key Concepts
innovation cycles
organizational inertia
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies anticipate disruptive threats?
- What strategies mitigate innovation pain?
A Different Perspective
Disruption can be managed with foresight.
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