Disruptive innovation, entrepreneurship and organizational transformation
Disruptive innovation, entrepreneurship and organizational transformation
Disruptive innovation, entrepreneurship and organizational transformation
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is sparking widespread fears, and not just among the general public—some of the very innovators driving AI forward are sounding the alarms too, in particular regarding employment. Mustafa Suleyman, a leading figure in AI, recently declared, “AI is fundamentally a tool to replace human labor.” Is this cause for concern? Not necessarily.
(more…)There’s a well-established theory in strategy called first-mover advantage. It states that the first company to enter a new market is able to erect a barrier to entry that secures a position that is difficult for subsequent entrants to challenge. While this theory may seem obvious, it is often contradicted by the facts. A good example is video conferencing.
(more…)Many of those dismayed by the events on the French or US campuses lately reassure themselves that the activists are only a minority, that they are not representative of the student body, and that their actions can therefore be overlooked. This is a profound mistake. Social change is always the work of a determined minority. We ignore this reality at our own peril.
(more…)Uncertainty demands an anchor, and while inner certainty feels like the logical choice, it’s often just an illusion. Embracing uncertainty rather than seeking to control it might just be the real solution.
(more…)At a time when we can generate fabulously beautiful images in a matter of seconds, we can legitimately wonder whether there is any point in going to art school. More generally, won’t the incredible capabilities of generative AI make the creative professions obsolete, not to mention accountants, lawyers, and writers? I think the answer is no, but there is a but.
(more…)The world is changing profoundly, rapidly, and in every dimension. But where is this change coming from? What’s causing it? For many, the answer is simple: the world is changing because of political action. Great leaders take a problem and act to solve it. But when we look at history and the evolution of the world, another reality emerges: social change is rooted in everyday life. Change that is not wanted and organized by politicians, but often only sanctioned – or slowed down – by them.
(more…)Most organizational decline is self-inflicted. Such is the case with American universities. Their self-destruction, which has become apparent in recent weeks, isn’t just interesting to watch; it’s of great importance to us.
(more…)The significance of great inventions has often been completely overlooked by observers of the time. The historic flight of the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, exactly 120 years ago, is a case in point.
(more…)After recent failures, Disney is once again committed to creating great stories. It has to be said that for several years now its films have been conceived primarily on the basis of a militant “woke” ideology. And the public didn’t like it, which is why the company is going backwards. Disney’s misadventure offers three important lessons for companies tempted to venture into political territory.
(more…)We commonly refer to our society as “capitalist”. But that term misdescribes its nature. It’s not capitalist, it’s entrepreneurial, and that’s an important distinction.
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