Digital Tonto

JULY 14, 2024

The story of Blockbuster video is one that is often repeated, but rarely understood. The CEO, John Antioco, did not, as is frequently assumed, ignore the Netflix threat but devised an effective strategy to meet it head on. However, tensions with shareholders eventually boiled over, a salary dispute led him to resign and the strategy was abandoned. Antioco’s mistake wasn't a lack of a market strategy, but a lack of a resistance strategy.

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Video Strategy Strategy Change 172

IdeaScale

JULY 14, 2024

The Innovation Struggle: Great Ideas Lost in the Labyrinth Large organizations often face a paradox: they have a wealth of talent and resources, yet struggle to consistently generate groundbreaking ideas. The culprit? Silos. Departmental isolation, fragmented communication, and a lack of cross-pollination stifle innovation.

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Collaboration Innovation Resources 130

Innovation Excellence

JULY 14, 2024

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore A colleague recently forwarded me an article about upskilling one’s team. I am on board with the first part—innovating from within—but I am not comfortable with the concept of “upskilling.” Here’s why. Upskilling implies that the challenges you face lend themselves to known skilled responses.

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