Who’s more innovative, Apple or IBM? If innovation is defined by introducing exciting new products, then Apple is clearly the winner. But IBM capitalized on Apple’s innovation and brought major growth to the PC market. IBM is a greater business success. Small business or large, what can we learn?
Procter & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley said, “Our vision is that 50 percent of all discovery and invention should come from outside the company.” If being innovative is the only way to succeed why do companies like P&G, Microsoft, GE and IBM look outside for their next best idea? |
