Kodak

Kodak is metaphorically known for missing the digital boomed they unknowingly helped to create. "Kodak Moment" once was a reminiscence.

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Unintended Consequences

Unanticipated outcomes of an action or decision. They differ from a company's intended effects. Good and bad kinds.

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Environmental impact refers to the effects of products and activities on ecosystems, biodiversity, and resources.

Innovation Failures

Innovation failures are unsuccessful attempts to bring new ideas to market, often leading to valuable lessons and future improvement.

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The Innovator’s Dilemma: Lessons from Kodak

The Innovator’s Dilemma: Lessons from Kodak

Kodak's downfall due to digital photography is not about failing to recognize a disruptive technology, but about the "innovator's dilemma": the difficulty in evaluating the innovation's true value and creating something new instead of adapting to existing structures.

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