Different Quote by Clayton Christensen
“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.”
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.
Invest in continuous improvement to stay ahead.
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When to use this quote
- product development
- industry analysis
- strategic planning
- R&D management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors could disrupt this pattern?
- How can incumbents anticipate disruptive threats?
Assumes performance improvement is the sole success factor, ignoring external shocks.