Why the best and brightest approaches don't solve the innovation dilemma

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 lea...

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Published in:Strategy & leadership 2005, Vol.33 (1), p.4-11
Main Author: Denning, Steve
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Careers
Change management
Corporate culture
Decision making
Disruptive innovation
Innovation
Leadership
Management theory
Managers
Organizational change
Organizational innovation
Organizational learning
Research & development expenditures
Strategic management
Success
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1087-8572
1758-9568
DOI:10.1108/10878570510699932