June 6, 2006

The Power of Rapid Cognition
June 6, 2006 · 11:00am - 12:30pm EST

Every company needs to grow, and innovation is the ticket to sustainable and profitable growth. But managers and executives have historically struggled to successfully manage innovation. They get a bewildering array of often conflicting and confusing advice. What has been lacking is a collection of well-grounded theories that explain the actions managers should take in particular circumstances.

Through his recent research, Professor Christensen has developed a set of theories to help guide leaders as they seek to answer seven critical questions when trying to build new growth businesses, again and again:

• How can I beat powerful competitors?
• How can I connect with customers?
• How integrated should I be?
• How should I set strategy?
• From whom should I get funding?
• Where should the innovation reside?
• What is the role of the CEO?

Biography:

Clayton Christensen, is the Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research and teaching interests center on the management of technological innovation and finding new markets for new technologies. Prior to joining the HBS faculty, Christensen served as chairman and president of CPS Corporation. He also served as a White House Fellow in the administration of President Ronald Reagan. Christensen's publications have received numerous academic awards, including the 1997 Global Business Book Award for his book, The Innovator's Dilemma. His most recent book, Seeing What's Next, helps managers and leaders predict industry change. This program will feature 60 minutes of presentation followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers.

This programme will feature 60 minutes of presentation followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers.