Name: The Innovator's Dilemma
Rating: 4.43 (23 reviews)
Author: Clayton M. Christensen

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This book by renowned author Clayton M.  Christensen is a Wall Street Journal and Businessweek bestseller.  Named by Fast Company as one of the most influential leadership books in its Leadership Hall of Fame, it is an innovation classic.  In this classic bestseller—one of the most influential business books of all time—innovation expert Clayton Christensen explains how even the most outstanding companies can do everything right—yet still lose market leadership.  He shows how to identify where disruptive innovations can come from, and how to ensure your organization will be able to face up to them.  

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