Committed Quote by Clayton M. Christensen
“One of the banes of successful innovation is that companies may be so committed to innovation that they will give the innovators a lot of money to spend.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, 1997
Companies over‑invest in innovation, starving other areas and creating wasteful spending.
In simple terms: Too much money on innovation can be harmful.
Key Takeaway
Balance funding across priorities.
Themes
innovation
resource allocation
corporate strategy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- product development
- R&D budgeting
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
disruptive innovation
budgetary discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms measure the right level of innovation spend?
- What checks prevent wasteful investment?
A Different Perspective
Excessive funding may stifle creativity and accountability.
