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by Rita Gunther McGrath & Ian C. MacMillan

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Discovery Driven Growth

Strategic ventures are inherently RISKY.

Learn how to spend a little & learn a lot.

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Discovery Driven Growth by Rita McGrath and Ian MacMillan
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What Is It?

Discovery-driven planning is a powerful tool for any significant strategic undertaking that is fraught with uncertainty: new product or market ventures, technology development, joint ventures, strategic alliances, even major systems redevelopment. Unlike platform-based planning, in which much is known, discovery-driven planning forces managers to articulate what they don’t know, and it forces a discipline for learning. As a planning tool, it thus raises the visibility of the make-or-break uncertainties common to new ventures and helps managers address them at the lowest possible cost.

For Leadership & Innovation Teams

The world is full of uncertainties.  Many companies have become risk-averse.  Others need to dig their way out of a downturn.  Growth is even more elusive than before – yet more necessary than ever. How can you achieve truly dynamic growth, without risking an expensive gamble? By adopting a practical, organic “discovery driven” approach to innovation.

For Organizations

How can you pursue breakthrough growth with confidence, no matter what the business climates?

By adopting a practical, organic “discovery driven” approach that reduces your risks and helps you seize your opportunities.

For Educators

Interested in using Discovery Driven Growth in your course materials?

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“These ideas are some of the most important tools of management and strategy that have ever been developed.”

Clayton Christensen, Harvard Business School professor & author of The Innovator’s Dilemma

Tools

Discovery-driven planning is a practical tool that acknowledges the difference between planning for a new venture and planning for a more conventional line of business.

Discovery Driven Planning recognizes that planning for a new venture involves envisioning the unknown, learn how the toolkit can help in your organization.

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Rita Gunther McGrath

Rita McGrath

Ian C. MacMillan

Ian C. MacMillan

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