"New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail! discuss"
The motion examines what is termed the Innovator's Dilemma. Digital Darwinism dooms established firms to falter against the forces of innovation and new technologies.
Goal
To assess the claim that disruptive innovation cannot occur within the structure of established firms.
Instructions
Two groups (red-against, blue-for) will present an analysis and then debate the merits of their different positions, involving the whole class in the closing stages.
The readings given for initial investigation are listed below. We strongly encourage the use of additional secondary sources and providing examples as evidence supporting arguments.
Readings
Christensen, C.M., and Overdorf, M. "Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change," Harvard Business Review (78:2), Mar-Apr 2000, p 66-76.
Bower, J.L., and Christensen, C.M. "Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave," Harvard Business Review (73:1), Jan-Feb 1995, pp 43-53.
