Why the best and brightest approaches don't solve the innovation dilemma
Abstract
Purpose
Highlight the management dilemma disruptive innovation poses and examine what the leading management theorists have to offer as a solution.
Design/methodology/approach
The author examines six leading theories of innovation and three alternatives to disruptive innovation.
Findings
The leading theories that try to solve the paradox of innovation don't work and the alternatives to disruptive innovation merely delay having to deal with the dilemma.
Research limitations/implications
The author reviewed many theoretical approaches to innovation management and selected six for commentary.
Practical implications
The author argues that the theorists are looking at innovation in the wrong way. Because innovation is a paradox, the solution lies in rethinking the fundamental assumptions.
Originality/value
First article that examines the logic behind the leading disruptive innovation theories and refutes their advice.
Keywords
Citation
Denning, S. (2005), "Why the best and brightest approaches don't solve the innovation dilemma", Strategy & Leadership, Vol. 33 No. 1, pp. 4-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/10878570510699932
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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