If we are to develop profound theory to solve the intractable problems in our societally-critical domains... we must learn to crawl into the life of what makes people tick. Clayton Christensen crawlcriticaldevelop Change image and share on social
People who have the drive to achieve spend most of their time on what brings them the most tangible, immediate sense of success. Investments in our family only pay off in the very long term. Clayton Christensen achievebringdrive Change image and share on social
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
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
Efficiency innovations provide return on investment in 12-18 months. Empowering innovations take 5-10 years to yield a return. We have ample capital - oceans of capital - that is being reinvested into efficiency innovation. Clayton Christensen amplecapitalefficiency share on social