Watch this video on Innovation expert Dr. Clayton Christiansen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpkoCZ4vBSI
The Innovator’s Dilemma
Strategic Management of Technology
Questions
- Looking back in history, describe 3 disruptive technologies that eventually replaced older products, services and/or industries. Do not use Christiansen’s examples, find your own! (3-5 Pages)
- Christenson believes that the management practices that allow companies to be leaders in their markets also cause them to miss innovations caused by disruptive technologies. Is the definition of management changing? What processes, policies or procedures would you implement to insure innovations are fairly evaluated? (1-2 pages)
- Pick a large company and research what innovations they are discussing to keep their companies vibrant. Give me your opinion on whether you believe they will work or not. (1-3 pages)
- Pick a market. Describe the main competitors in the market and how they compete against each other. What product or service differences do you see? What makes them unique and draws customers to them? (2-3 pages)
