InnovationProcess / methodHype cycleHow can hype cycle support strategic choice or positioning?Use a Hype Cycle to structure discussion about an emerging technology’s evidence, maturity, uncertainty and possible timing. It can inform the scale and type of learning investment, but it cannot by itself predict returns or determine when to buy.AccessibleStrategicFigures
InnovationFramework / modelDisruptive innovationWhen and how should disruptive innovation be applied?Use the theory to examine how a well managed incumbent can still be displaced. Established firms often see the emerging technology, but their customers, margins, processes and resource allocation rules make the early opportunity unattractive. A start up with a different cost structure and value network can pursue it.AccessibleOperationalFigures
InnovationFramework / modelDiffusion modelWhen and how should diffusion model be applied?Use the Bass model when forecasting adoption, sales or installed base growth for a genuinely new product, technology or service with limited historical demand data. It can support production, capacity and launch planning.AccessibleOperationalFigures
InnovationFramework / modelDiffusion of innovationWhen and how should diffusion of innovation be applied?Use it to plan the launch and growth of new products or services.IntermediateOperational
InnovationFramework / modelOpen innovationHow can open innovation support strategic choice or positioning?To develop products, services or technologies more quickly or effectively.AccessibleStrategic