Sunday, March 27, 2016

Week 11 Reading Reflection

Week 11 - Innovation


1)   What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations? I found it really interesting how the author explained the different types of innovation. Routine innovation and using a company's "go to" strengths not being preferable really surprised me.

2)  Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you. I found the section on trade-offs a little hard to read. Determining which approach you should take is something I would have liked more information on.

3)  If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?  I’d ask the author whether or not he feels that there will be another shift in how businesses are run because of more “Google” type companies cropping up. Also, do you have any examples where the old school ways of research are more beneficial than taking a new school approach to innovation. I’m curious to know if there are exceptions when doing the tried and true way is better.

4)  Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How? I didn’t really disagree with the author, but I do look at leadership roles differently. I think success is reliant on a group effort, not just top management making decisions on strategy.  

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