Adjacencies are a way for companies to reach for new opportunities. Since an adjacency is based on existing strength, we could pursue any perceived strength and push it in almost any direction. We could, but that leaves the field too …
Analysis of the corporate growth of 1,850 companies by Bain Consulting revealed that the ‘most profitable growth comes when a company pushes out from its core into an adjacent space’. Adjacency-led growth sounds desirable but how do you move beyond your …
As with all business decisions there is an element of ‘gut feeling’ with innovation. While many of the most successful R&D directors are those that have clear sense of vision, there is a role for a systematic approach to underpin …
Although M&A deals are increasingly done for growth, only a third contribute any value, according to the most recent global survey commissioned by KMPG. Richard Ellis, former Senior Vice President Global Research and Development Reckitt Benckiser and nu Angle associate, …
Is a technology roadmap a destination or the start of the journey? Peter Allen, co-founder of nu Angle argues that roadmapping is a tool that can be used to develop robust investment strategies. It can be structured to support ‘challenge-led’ …
Prof Gordon Edge, a prime mover in the technology-led growth phenomena around Cambridge passed away last week. Gordon was a champion of innovation-led growth throughout his career and has inspired many to pursue this path, whether in product companies or …
Many acquisitions fail to achieve their potential as too little consideration is given ahead of the deal of how research, development and technology activities will be integrated. Insufficient due diligence in this area may result in knowledge assets being overvalued …
Open Innovation is a key skill and part of a process for many companies in their search for sustainable growth. To achieve a step change in growth an organisation needs to look outside its core competencies and explore new opportunities. …
“Where is real business growth going to come from? Peter Allen of nu Angle explained at the PDMA Summer Event, how the opportunity for forming new growth platforms arises when change creates an unmet customer need. He says; “Growth doesn’t …
In the midst of broader economic pressures, US corporations, such as McKesson Automation are looking to innovation as a means to grow. Kraig McEwen, President, McKesson Automation comments: “We have recently invested in a growth strategy based on innovation and …