Surviving the Innovation Game

Industry winners and losers are changing at a dizzying speed. No one can hide. Innovative companies – large and small – are disrupting so many industries. Sometimes it just increases competition, at other times the incumbents go out of business. Think about how industries have changed due to Amazon, Netflix, Airbnb, Charles Schwab, and Kayak, just to mention a few.

Established companies need to be serious about innovation to survive, let alone thrive. However, for many this is not within their comfort zone. In my interview published by Inc, I answer:

• Where do companies most often go wrong with innovation?
  
• What are some of the innovation challenges faced by companies at different stages in their lifecycle?
  
• What are some ways that innovators can work more effectively with those who perform other roles in an organization?

Read more at Inc - The Secret to Business Success That Many Entrepreneurs Forget.