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“... all too often, a successful new business model becomes the business model for companies not creative enough to invent their own. [2002] p.46” quote by Gary Hamel
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“... all too often, a successful new business model becomes the business model for companies not creative enough to invent their own. [2002] p.46”

Gary Hamel

About This Quote

Source Book: Competing for the Future, Gary Hamel & C.K. Prahalad, 1994

Successful innovations are quickly copied by less creative firms, turning original ideas into industry standards.

In simple terms: New ideas get copied, stifling originality.

Key Takeaway

Protect and continuously innovate.

Themes

innovation competition copycats

Mood

cautious strategic

Type

business strategic

When to use this quote

  • startup launch
  • product development
  • market entry
  • R&D strategy

Key Concepts

strategic management creative destruction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can firms stay ahead of imitators?
  • What safeguards encourage ongoing creativity?
A Different Perspective

Copying can dilute brand uniqueness and reduce incentives for original work.

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