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“When a technology, regardless of how different and difficult it is, sustains the trajectory of performance improvement, my research asserts that the leaders in the prior generation of technology are likely to end up on top of their industry at the end of the transition.” quote by Clayton Christensen
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“When a technology, regardless of how different and difficult it is, sustains the trajectory of performance improvement, my research asserts that the leaders in the prior generation of technology are likely to end up on top of their industry at the end of the transition.”

Clayton Christensen

About This Quote

Source Book: The Innovator's Dilemma, 1997

Leaders of older technologies often dominate the market during transitions if their tech continues improving.

In simple terms: Old tech leaders stay on top if they keep improving.

Key Takeaway

Invest in continuous improvement to stay ahead.

Themes

innovation leadership technology

Mood

strategic forward‑looking

Type

prescriptive analytical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • industry analysis
  • strategic planning
  • R&D management

Key Concepts

disruption trajectory market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors could disrupt this pattern?
  • How can incumbents anticipate disruptive threats?
A Different Perspective

Assumes performance improvement is the sole success factor, ignoring external shocks.

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