Simon Hill, author of Expected Value (xV), reveals a powerful framework to measure the true impact of innovation. Learn how to avoid innovation theatre, kill zombie projects, and align creativity with real business value through xV’s blend of confidence, predicted value, time sensitivity, and strategic fit.
Posted 2 weeks ago Tagged Aidan McCullen BCE case study Business Strategy CEO leadership Clayton Christensen corporate governance Disruptive Innovation diversification strategy Innovation Strategy leadership and strategy Michael Raynor Organizational Change RAP model real options in strategy resource allocation strategic integration strategy failure The Innovation Show The Innovator’s Solution The Strategy Paradox why strategies fail
Michael Raynor explains why most strategies fail and how CEOs can fix them, exploring the RAP model, BCE’s diversification, and lessons in strategy.
Posted 2 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Blockbuster failure business case studies business resilience Carl Icahn Blockbuster Clayton Christensen Corporate Learning Corporate Transformation Digital Disruption Fuji vs Kodak Greg Satell Innovation Strategy John Antioco Kodak myth laser printer innovation Paul Nunes Steve Sasson Strategic Decision-Making The Innovation Show Xerox Park
Join us as we welcome Greg Satell and Paul Nunes to uncover the misunderstood truths behind the so-called failures of Blockbuster, Kodak, and Xerox. Discover why these legacy companies weren’t as blind as the myths suggest—and what you can learn from their experience.
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Join Aidan McCullen and Stanford professor Robert Burgelman for an in-depth discussion on strategic dissonance at Intel. Discover how internal ecology, resource flows, and competing logics influence innovation and why strategy is always both political and evolutionary.
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Join Stanford’s Robert Burgelman as he explores how strategy evolves from within organizations. Drawing on decades of research and his relationship with Andy Grove, Burgelman explains how internal ecosystems, culture, and resource allocation truly shape strategy.
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Join Gary Hamel as he revisits the iconic concept of Strategic Intent. Discover how organizations like Komatsu and UPS outmaneuvered competitors through long-term vision, building layered advantages, and nurturing ambition-driven cultures of innovation.
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We welcome Gary Hamel for the finale of Leading the Revolution. Discover eight design rules that empower organizations to innovate from within, sustain competitive advantage, and thrive in a constantly evolving world.
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Join Aidan McCullen as he explores business concept innovation with Gary Hamel. Learn how organizations can rethink their entire business models, challenge industry norms, and stay ahead in an era of rapid change.
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Aidan McCullen and Eric von Hippel dive deeper into the concept of Free User Innovation. They explore the division of labor between users and producers, showcasing how pioneering users drive market creation while manufacturers refine and scale innovations. Through compelling anecdotes—from the origins of the heart-lung machine to the rise of mountain biking—this conversation unveils the critical role of user-led innovation in shaping industries.
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In this episode, Steve Kerr, author of Reward Systems: Does Yours Measure Up?, dives deep into the art of optimizing workplace reward systems. From defining performance in actionable terms to tackling stretch goals and fostering candor, Steve provides invaluable strategies for leaders. Learn how to align metrics with rewards, eliminate inefficiencies, and build a culture where employees feel valued and motivated