Scaling Up Transformational Innovations
Lessons for the C-suite by Peter Koen, Ananya Sheth, Mike DiPaola and Linda A. Hill

Andy Price
Summary.
For large companies operating in mature sectors—such as Procter & Gamble in consumer goods, Apple in consumer electronics, and Adobe in cloud software—driving growth is a perennial challenge. Growth through acquisition is always an option, but many companies quickly find that the costs outweigh the benefits.
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A version of this article appeared in the November–December 2024 issue of Harvard Business Review.
Read more on Innovation or related topics Design thinking, Customer-centricity, Teams, Decision making and problem solving, Leadership, Organizational change and Change management