Search results
-
What's the BIG Idea (A) (Spanish Version)
Christensen, Clayton M.; Anthony, Scott D.Case HBS-605S02Service and Operations ManagementCEO Michael Collins debe decidir si y cómo un proceso que desarrolló para la innovación en la industria de los niños podían puerto a través de otras industrias. El proceso se basa en las experiencias de Collins como inventor y como capitalista de riesgo, y se permitió a su empresa a ser un intermediario entre los inventores y empresas innovadoras de búsqueda. El proceso parece estar funcionando bastante bien en la industria de los niños y Collins...Starting at €8.20
-
Caroline Regis at Excel Systems (Spanish version)
Mayo, Anthony J.; Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-917S17Leadership and People Managementoutsourcing. Regis is threatened by the diminution in the role of in-house manufacturing and by the VP for Supply Chain Management at Gemini. The case traces Regis's reactions to the proposal. She seems ready to accede to the organizational politics and support the new strategy, only to change her mind and anger her superiors, who thought she would support the plan. She tries to seize control of the situation and threatens to resign if she is no...Starting at €8.20
-
Prune Prudently: Evaluate In-Process Innovations and Existing Businesses to Manage Resources in Tough Times
Anthony, Scott D.Book Chapter HBS-3234BC-EWhen times get tough, one of the first things we all think about is what we can do without. The same goes for companies--they must say no to some things to conserve resources and ensure that remaining resources are focused on the right things. But what specifically should companies say no to? Companies looking to shut down some innovation efforts have to evaluate two different portfolios: their portfolio of in-process innovation efforts and their...Starting at €8.20
-
Developing Disruptive Ideas
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4551BC-EStrategyInnovation isn't predictable. However, remembering key principles and following the straightforward process for generating disruptive ideas that is outlined in this chapter, can reliably increase the odds of coming up with a high-potential idea. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
-
Innovation Metrics
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4556BC-EStrategyOne of the key challenges for companies seeking to improve their ability to create growth through innovation is that the metrics many companies use to measure innovation run a high risk of actually leading them in the wrong direction. This chapter describes key measurement traps and lays out fifteen potential innovation metrics companies can use to more accurately assess innovation-related activities. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovato...Starting at €8.20
-
Principles and Patterns of Disruptive Innovation
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4557BC-EStrategyThis chapter highlights key innovation traps and summarizes the processes and principles that will significantly increase your chances of creating growth through innovation. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
-
Week 4: Moving Forward--Honing Your Innovation Skills in Your Continuing Journey Toward Successful Innovation
Anthony, Scott D.Book Chapter HBS-8879BC-ELeadership and People ManagementInnovation may be the hottest discipline around today--in business circles and beyond. And for good reason. Innovation transforms companies and markets. It's the key to solving vexing social problems. And it makes or breaks professional careers. But for all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly elusive. No longer. In "The Little Black Book of Innovation," long-time innovation expert Scott Anthony draws o...Starting at €8.20
-
Pioneering entrepreneur Yoshiko Shinohara on turning temporary work into big business in Japan (Spanish version)
Mayo, Anthony J.; Yamazaki, MayukaArticle HBS-F0910ELeadership and People ManagementTempstaff's founder, a pioneering Japanese entrepreneur, wondered whether she would go to jail for launching her business.Starting at €8.20
-
Mary Griffin at Derby Foods
Mayo, Anthony J.; Margolis, Joshua D.Case HBS-412040-ELeadership and People ManagementMary Griffin, Vice President of Consumer Products, must provide feedback to one of her direct reports, Simon York. York is a strong performer, but he has displayed some poor interpersonal skills in the manner in which he interacts with his team and the production staff. Griffin needs to provide feedback to help prevent York from derailing in his career at Derby Foods.Starting at €8.20
-
Denise Frazer and Paolo Canto: A Case Vignette on Feedback - Denise Frazer's Perspective
Margolis, Joshua D.; Mayo, Anthony J.Case HBS-412045-ELeadership and People ManagementDenise Frazer and Paolo Canto, two HBS students, have decided to give each other feedback on their class participation. While Denise believes that she has provided concrete, actionable feedback to Paolo, she does not feel that Paolo is reciprocating. His feedback is general and superficial. Denise and Paolo have set a time to meet to discuss their latest class participation, and Denise has decided to use this time to address her issues with Paolo...Starting at €8.20