Good man Quote by Clayton M. Christensen
““The reason is that good management itself was the root cause. Managers played the game the way it was supposed to be played. The very decision-making and resource-allocation processes that are key to the success of established companies are the very processes that reject disruptive technologies: listening carefully to customers; tracking competitors’ actions carefully; and investing resources to design and build higher-performance, higher-quality products that will yield greater profit. These are the reasons why great firms stumbled or failed when confronted with disruptive technological change.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma, 1997
Established firms follow proven processes that favor existing customers and competitors, which unintentionally blocks disruptive innovations.
In simple terms: Good management can hinder breakthrough change.
Key Takeaway
Balance core business with exploratory projects.
Themes
innovation
management
disruption
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- technology adoption
- product development
- market analysis
Key Concepts
strategic inertia
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms protect core business while fostering disruption?
- What metrics signal emerging threats?
A Different Perspective
Focusing too much on current profits can cause missed opportunities.
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