Ability Quote by Clayton Christensen
“Because of the disruption phenomenon - technological progress outstripping the ability of customers to utilize it - the general tendency is for the money to migrate toward the subsystems.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen, 1997
Rapid tech advances outpace user ability, causing funds to flow to smaller, more usable components.
In simple terms: Tech moves faster than users can keep up, shifting money to simpler parts.
Focus on making technology accessible.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- enterprise strategy
- investment decisions
- technology training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms simplify tech for users?
- What investments support subsystem growth?
Complex systems can still dominate if integrated well.