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This Macbook charger shows how technology has grown exponentially

Idea to Value

As a comparison, the 68000 microprocessor in the original 1984 Apple Macintosh worked at a frequency of about 7.6 But as we spoke about recently on the blog, it is a fascinating demonstration of exponential technology and how fast the microchip industry has managed to innovate. This is a 16bit chip working at about 16 MHz.

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Benchmarking Template

Leapfrogging

It now applies across business functions, including customer service, technology, marketing, supply chain, and product development. Validate data for accuracy and context to ensure fair comparisons. What processes, technologies, or capabilities enable superior performance. Analyze: Where you are lagging or leading.

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Benchmarking Analysis Strategy Template

Leapfrogging

Benchmarking is widely used across industries, from manufacturing and finance to healthcare and technology. Identify Benchmarking Comparisons Once objectives are set, determine who or what to benchmark against. Difficulty in Identifying Relevant Comparisons – Choosing the wrong benchmarks can lead to misleading insights.

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Concept Screening Template

Leapfrogging

By using ranking systems, scoring models, or comparison matrices, teams can make informed decisions about which concepts have the best chance of meeting customer needs and delivering business value. Implementing a comparison matrix to assess concepts side by side. Adjust weighting models as business priorities and technologies evolve.

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Forget traditional operating models when dealing in Business Ecosystems

Paul Hobcraft

I offer here ten key distinctive areas for comparison. Here I provide a handy comparison of existing and necessary changes likely to be made for Ecosystem management. One exercise I recently undertook was to compare traditional to ecosystem distinctiveness. Let me share these: There are many aspects to evaluate.

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How Does Technology Influence Innovation?

IdeaScale

In a recent round of research, I was reviewing adoption rates for new technologies. It reminded me of the staggering comparison: “It took about 75 years for the telephone to connect to 50 million people. So what emerging capabilities in the technology industry are influencing innovation in other sectors?

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Disruptive Innovation Template

Leapfrogging

Disruptive Innovation is not just about technological breakthroughs. Applying technology to remove intermediaries or reduce steps. Business Model Comparison Chart Evaluates traditional vs. disruptive models. They often start with lower performance but bring a new kind of valueconvenience, accessibility, or affordability.