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Capability Quote by Vijay Govindarajan

“The mindset that is needed, the capabilities that are needed, the metrics that are needed, the whole culture that is needed for discontinuous innovation, are fundamentally different.” quote by Vijay Govindarajan
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“The mindset that is needed, the capabilities that are needed, the metrics that are needed, the whole culture that is needed for discontinuous innovation, are fundamentally different.”

Vijay Govindarajan

About This Quote

Discontinuous innovation requires a distinct mindset, capabilities, metrics, and culture, different from incremental improvement.

In simple terms: Innovation leaps need new thinking and systems.

Key Takeaway

Build a culture that supports radical change.

Themes

innovation culture mindset metrics

Mood

strategic inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • startup development
  • R&D labs
  • corporate transformation
  • product breakthroughs

Key Concepts

discontinuous innovation organizational change strategic leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mindset shifts are needed for breakthrough ideas?
  • How can metrics be designed to reward radical innovation?
A Different Perspective

Changing culture is hard and may meet resistance.

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