That the potential to become Level 5 exists in you and me and the people we work with and that it is then a process or a journey to nurture that seed... in a culture by and large that doesn't reinforce it.
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The way you want to respond is to ask a question: Is this technology directly relevant to our hedgehog concept? If the answer is YES, then we want to become pioneers, not in the technology, but in the application of that technology specifically linked to our hedgehog concept.
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What this quote means
Focus on technologies that align with your core strengths and vision to drive innovation.
In this quote, James Collins emphasizes the importance of aligning technological advancements with an organization's central purpose or 'hedgehog concept.' He suggests that companies should not just adopt new technologies for the sake of it, but should ensure that these technologies serve their foundational goals, thereby promoting effective and pioneering applications rather than just superficial technological adoption.
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TechnologyInnovationApplicationStrategyPioneering
In practice
Example use cases
In a company meeting discussing new software, this quote can encourage the team to evaluate if the technology aligns with their mission.
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