As we begin to welcome more people back to the work environment, we find that many work environments are not designed to support casual conversations, collaboration, or brainstorming. In fact, most work environments do not support innovative work methods at all. Many traditional office buildings make extensive use of cubicles or offices which may be…
The latest slew of new announcements and developments by big box retailers, pharmacy chains, and tech giants makes it clear. The consumerization of health care is here, and it’s much bigger than free flu shots at the drug store. In fact, it’s a game-changing shift on several dimensions. In our view, these are the ones…
We often use the phrase ‘it’s a marathon, not a sprint’ to encourage long-term commitment and endurance. But sprints are increasingly key to winning the long game. We’re not referring to simple bursts of speed, however; we mean a succession of rapid, customer-driven learning cycles that cumulatively build long-term advantage. So, what exactly is a…
Five Models For Sustainable Growth Part Five of a Five-Part Series For several weeks we’ve been discussing business model innovation – a topic many of you have asked about. This is the final post of the five-part series. Previous posts covered Accelerators and Incubators, Premium, Personalized & Service-focused, Platforms & Ecosystems, and Subscriptions/Rentals. Model #…
I am excited to invite you to this year’s annual Consumer Goods Growth & Innovation Forum, the only event dedicated specifically to the new product process in the CG industry, is designed for executives who understand the importance of creating new brands and services and building brand loyalty. Through a variety of educational sessions and…
As we work with leaders across industries, we hear a strong focus on diversity as a way of encouraging innovation from many sources. Open innovation and strategic partnering are two proven ways to add to diversity in your organization. Open innovation, a concept that was formalized at an academic level by University of Cal-Berkeley professor…
Model #4 – Subscription, Rental, & Auto-Replenishment
Five Models For Sustainable Growth Part Four of a Five-Part Series For several weeks we’ve been discussing business model innovation – a topic many of you have asked about. The first three posts covered Accelerators and Incubators, Premium, Personalized & Service-focused, and Platforms & Ecosystems models. Today we look at Model #4 – Subscription, Rental,…
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