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“A sustaining innovation makes better products that you can sell for better profits to your best customers.” quote by Clayton Christensen
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“A sustaining innovation makes better products that you can sell for better profits to your best customers.”

Clayton Christensen

About This Quote

Sustaining innovation improves products, boosting profits and satisfying core customers.

In simple terms: Improving existing products increases profit.

Key Takeaway

Focus on incremental enhancements for loyal customers.

Themes

business innovation profitability

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

business insight

When to use this quote

  • market analysis
  • customer feedback loops
  • R&D investment

Key Concepts

strategy product development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance sustaining and disruptive ideas?
  • What value do core customers provide?
A Different Perspective

May overlook disruptive opportunities.

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