The paradox explored in my book 'The Innovator's Dilemma' is that successful companies can fail by making the 'right' decisions in the wrong situations. Clayton Christensen bookcompanydecision Change image and share on social
While I wouldn't say that most entrepreneurs find it easy to get funding, there are certainly more people out there funding technology and healthcare companies than in other areas. Clayton Christensen areacompanyeasy Change image and share on social
There are companies trying to build business within Saudi Arabia, and what they find is that if they try to bring on locals and teach them how to become senior executives, they just don't show up to work. They are not predictable as to when they'll come in and how much of their hearts are into that opportunity. Clayton Christensen arabiabringbuild share on social
A sustaining innovation makes better products that you can sell for better profits to your best customers. Clayton Christensen customerinnovationmake Change image and share on social
Management is the opportunity to help people become better people. Practiced that way, it's a magnificent profession. Clayton Christensen magnificentmanagementopportunity Change image and share on social
People in private equity complain that they have so much capital and so few places to invest. But you have lots of entrepreneurs trying to raise money at the low end and find that they can't get funding because of this mismatch. I think that there is an opportunity there. Clayton Christensen capitalcomplainend share on social
This is why I belong, and why I believe. I commend to all this same search for happiness and for the truth. Clayton Christensen belongcommendhappiness Change image and share on social
People don't actually want to think about their own health and don't take action until they are sick. Yet employers are very motivated to get their employees healthy, since they bear most of the burden of their health care costs. Clayton Christensen actionbearburden share on social
India's prosperity is sectioned by geography, such as in Bangalore, where the information technology industry is prominent. Because they have a conduit out of India, competing in the world by the Internet, it's not regulated in corrupt ways, and it is very prosperous. Clayton Christensen bangalorecompeteconduit share on social
Disruption is continuously afoot in every industry, but especially in autos. It is how Toyota, Nissan and Honda bloodied Detroit: They did not start their attack with Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, but with low-end subcompact models branded Corona, Datsun and CVCC. Clayton Christensen acuraafootattack share on social