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David Robertson

The Power of Little Ideas: A Low-Risk, High-Reward Approach to Innovation

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“Disrupt yourself or be disrupted!” is the relentless message company leaders hear. If we only incrementally improve current products, we’re told, we’re doomed to failure. What should innovators do – incrementally enhance current products or swing for the fences? …Read More

May 2, 2017   |   Mack Institute Research, Published Research, Strategies for Innovating competitive advantage, David Robertson

Innovating Around the Box

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When established companies explore opportunities to innovate, they typically consider strategies that fall into one of two well-known categories: incremental or disruptive. According to Wharton Professor David Robertson, they should be considering a third way: complementary innovation.…Read More

January 15, 2016   |   Mack Institute News, Mack Institute Research, Mack Talks, Strategies for Innovating, Video complementary innovation, David Robertson
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