Business Quote by Gary Hamel
“Fact is, inventing an innovative business model is often mostly a matter of serendipity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Competing for the Future, Gary Hamel & C. K. Prahalad, 1994
Successful new business models often arise from unexpected chance encounters and insights rather than solely from systematic planning.
In simple terms: Innovation often depends on lucky discoveries.
Embrace randomness and stay open to unexpected ideas.
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When to use this quote
- startup brainstorming
- R&D meetings
- industry conferences
- cross‑disciplinary collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create environments that increase chance encounters?
- What safeguards ensure ideas are viable before implementation?
Relying on serendipity can overlook disciplined research and market validation.