Clayton M. Christensen Knihy

Globálna chudoba je jedným z najpálčivejších problémov sveta. Celé desaťročia sme predpokladali, že inteligentní ľudia s dobrými úmyslami budú nakoniec schopní zmeniť ekonomickú trajektóriu chudobných krajín. Od vzdelávania po zdravotníctvo, infraštruktúru až po odstránenie korupcie, sa príliš veľa riešení spolieha na pokusy a omyly. Plánom je v podstate často identifikovať oblasti, ktoré potrebujú pomoc, zaplaviť ich zdrojmi a dúfať, že časom zaznamenajú zmenu. Nádej však nie je účinná stratégia. Clayton M. Christensen a jeho spoluautori odhaľujú paradox nášho prístupu k riešeniu chudoby. Aj keď sú naše súčasné riešenia ušľachtilé, neprinášajú konzistentné výsledky a v niektorých prípadoch problémy ešte zhoršili. Najmenej dvadsať krajín, ktoré dostali pomoc v hodnote miliárd dolárov, je chudobnejšími ako boli pred prijatím príspevkov. Aplikovaním prísnej a teóriou riadenej analýzy, ktorou je autor známy, navrhuje Christensen lepší spôsob riešenia globálnej chudoby. Správny druh inovácie dokáže podľa autora vybudovať nielen spoločnosti, ale aj celé krajiny. Kniha Paradox prosperity identifikuje limity zaužívaných modelov ekonomického rozvoja, ktoré majú tendenciu smerovať zhora nadol a ponúka nový rámec pre hospodársky rast založený na podnikaní a inováciách vytvárajúcich trh. Christensen, Ojomo a Dillon používajú úspešné príklady z ekonomického rozvoja Ameriky vrátane zapojenia firiem ako Ford, Eastman Kodak a Singer Sewing Machines a ukazujú, ako podobné modely fungovali v iných krajinách, ako napríklad Japonsko, Južná Kórea, Nigéria, Rwanda, India, Argentína a Mexiko. Myšlienky obsiahnuté v tejto knihe pomôžu spoločnostiam a krajinám, ktoré túžia po skutočnom a dlhodobom raste a chcú vidieť skutočný a udržateľný pokrok tam, kde predtým zlyhávali. Paradox prosperity je ale viac ako len obchodná kniha. Je to výzva na akciu pre každého, kto chce nový pohľad na to, ako urobiť svet lepším a prosperujúcim miestom.

Ako si môžem byť istý, že moje vzťahy s manželom/manželkou, deťmi, širšou rodinou a blízkymi priateľmi sa stanú trvalým zdrojom môjho šťastia? Ako si môžem byť istý, že budem vo svojej kariére úspešný a šťastný? Nesľubujeme, že vám táto kniha ponúkne jednoduché odpovede - nájsť ich si vyžaduje tvrdú prácu a môže to trvať desaťročia. Je to však jedna z tých vecí v živote, ktorá naozaj stojí za námahu. Veríme, že táto kniha vám pomôže pokračovať vo vašej ceste tak, aby ste si na konci vedeli dať jednoznačnú odpoveď na otázku, ako budete hodnotiť svoj život.

Covering a broad spectrum of topics—business model innovation, mergers and acquisitions, value-chain shifts, financial incentives, product development—these articles illuminate the impact and implications of disruptive innovation as well as Christensen’s broader thinking on management theory and its application in business and in life.

In this seminal article, innovation experts Clayton Christensen, Stephen P. Kaufman, and Willy C. Shih explore the key reasons why companies struggle to innovate. The authors uncover common mistakes companies make--from focusing on the wrong customers to choosing the wrong products to develop--that can derail innovation efforts, and offer a better way forward for management teams who want to avoid these obstacles and get innovation right.

The book delves into the strategies that companies can employ to ensure growth and develop products that meet customer demand. Clayton Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor, expands on his groundbreaking theory of disruptive innovation, presenting fresh insights that go beyond his previous work. This exploration challenges conventional wisdom and provides a framework for understanding how innovation can be systematically harnessed for success in business.

A groundbreaking prescription for health care reform--from a legendary leader in innovation . . . Our health care system is in critical condition. Each year, fewer Americans can afford it, fewer businesses can provide it, and fewer government programs can promise it for future generations. We need a cure, and we need it now. Harvard Business School’s Clayton M. Christensen—whose bestselling The Innovator’s Dilemma revolutionized the business world—presents The Innovator’s Prescription, a comprehensive analysis of the strategies that will improve health care and make it affordable. Christensen applies the principles of disruptive innovation to the broken health care system with two pioneers in the field—Dr. Jerome Grossman and Dr. Jason Hwang. Together, they examine a range of symptoms and offer proven solutions. YOU’LL DISCOVER HOW “Precision medicine” reduces costs and makes good on the promise of personalized care Disruptive business models improve quality, accessibility, and affordability by changing the way hospitals and doctors work Patient networks enable better treatment of chronic diseases Employers can change the roles they play in health care to compete effectively in the era of globalization Insurance and regulatory reforms stimulate disruption in health care

The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a path-breaking book every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay premium prices for. How do companies know how to grow?

In this revolutionary bestseller, innovation expert Clayton M. Christensen says outstanding companies can do everything right and still lose their market leadership—or worse, disappear altogether. And not only does he prove what he says, but he tells others how to avoid a similar fate. Focusing on “disruptive technology,” Christensen shows why most companies miss out on new waves of innovation. Whether in electronics or retailing, a successful company with established products will get pushed aside unless managers know when to abandon traditional business practices. Using the lessons of successes and failures from leading companies, The Innovator’s Dilemma presents a set of rules for capitalizing on the phenomenon of disruptive innovation. Find out: When it is right not to listen to customers. When to invest in developing lower-performance products that promise lower margins. When to pursue small markets at the expense of seemingly larger and more lucrative ones. Sharp, cogent, and provocative, The Innovator’s Dilemma is one of the most talked-about books of our time—and one no savvy manager or entrepreneur should be without.

The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a transformative guide for companies to shift from chance-driven innovation to creating products and services that customers are eager to buy at premium prices. How can businesses ensure growth and develop desirable products? Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen, known for his theory of disruptive innovation, provides answers through years of research. He challenges the long-held belief that understanding customers is key to innovation, asserting instead that customers "hire" products to fulfill specific jobs. Success in innovation stems from comprehending these customer jobs rather than merely understanding the customers themselves. This "Jobs to Be Done" approach is exemplified by leading companies and startups like Amazon, Intuit, Uber, Airbnb, and Chobani yogurt. However, the focus of this work is not on celebrating these successes but on predicting future ones. By grasping what drives customers to "hire" a product or service, businesses can enhance their innovation outcomes, crafting offerings that customers are willing to pay a premium for. This book outlines Christensen’s framework, detailing the theory's predictive nature, its real-world applications, and how to effectively leverage the insights it provides for sustainable growth.