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Why Companies and Government Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation

Steve Blank

This article previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. The type of disruption most companies and government agencies are facing is a once-in-every-few-centuries event. Ultimately, companies and government agencies need to stop doing this or they will fail. In government agencies process versus product has gone further.

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5 Stages In Leading Paradigm Shift Levels Of Change

Startup Professionals Musings

Due to qualms of customers and governments, he sold less than 30,000 of the devices over the next five years. Objectively audit your business health for weaknesses and strengths in resources, leadership, skills, and experience. Act: Execute the plan and establish leadership drive.

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How companies strangle innovation – and how you can get it right

Steve Blank

An existing company or government organization is primarily organized for day-to-day execution of its current business processes or mission. In reality for innovation to contribute to a company or government agency, it needs to be designed a process from start to deployment. There’s a much better way. Three common mistakes.

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Innovating Municipal Government Culture

Steve Blank

He’s helping city government in Philadelphia become more innovative by applying Lean startup methods and Philadelphia University’s innovation curriculum. I asked him to share an update on his work on teaching lean techniques to local governments. Building a Government Innovation Curriculum. Here’s the story of our journey.

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8 Attributes Of Entrepreneurs Who Transform Society

Startup Professionals Musings

Harris, in his classic book “ Transformative Entrepreneurs ,” provides examples of key elements of transformative ideas and leadership abilities that separate the winners from the losers. Create a formidable and durable business model. Your business model is your value proposition. Government matters.

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Navigating Evolving Business Models in the Nonprofit Sector

Board Effect

Just as not all corporations within the same industry have the same business model, nonprofit organizations all need to form the best business model that works for them. The right business model can help nonprofit organizations to successfully meet and resolve the challenges they face. Infrastructure.

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8 Inspirational Insights For Those Chasing Your Dream

Startup Professionals Musings

Harris, in his classic book “ Transformative Entrepreneurs ,” provides examples of key elements of transformative ideas and leadership abilities that separate the winners from the losers. Create a formidable and durable business model. Your business model is your value proposition. Government matters.