Overview
Taking a case history approach, this book examines eight typical innovation blunders that continually doom new product development. From misjudging the market and "dead-on-arrival products" to "fatal frugality" and "timetable tyranny," the author discusses not only why such mistakes occur but also the dire consequences to both investors and employees.
Among the problems Hodock points to are breakdowns in the marketing research process, marketing dishonesty, lack of real-world preparation among newly graduated MBAs, CEOs under pressure to deliver unrealistic earning targets, clueless boards of directors, and the general absence of accountability. After analyzing each problem, Hodock emphasizes the lesson learned and concludes with a list of best practices for successful innovation. He shows how even modest improvements in the innovation process can double the bottom line for any company while making their shareholders more prosperous and happier.
Hodock’s incisive analysis and illuminating new approaches to successful development and marketing are must reading for students of business, seasoned corporate executives, and anyone interested in the future of American business.
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