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ReviewsSome books have ideas, some vision , some practical advice. This is one of the rare books that has all three. A good read for anyone who actually wants to do something about tech change and not just talk about it., An integral how-to guide for the future of your business. If you want to disrupt a market (or avoid being disrupted), you need this book., At a time when innovation is proving make-or-break for so many firms, it's great to see someone with Paul Armstrong's knowledge of technology tackle the topic., Concise, actionable, and insightful, Disruptive Technologies will help executives breathe easier and sleep better., A comprehensive look of the fast-approaching technology tsunamis guaranteed to change your business. This book is an insightful and practical guide to making decisions in an uncertain world., Paul Armstrong's experience, energy, honesty and insights make Disruptive Technologies a must-read., The future is already here - we just haven't noticed yet. Paul Armstrong's book is a crucial guide to the immediate future, post-disruption, and powerfully directs your attention towards the key opportunities. A must-read!, A fascinating analysis of key disruptive technologies, how they will impact you and what you can do to take advantage of them., I'm tracking a lot of what Paul Armstrong is covering here in a super readable and actionable format. This book needs your attention. Dig in now., Disruption either happens to you or because of you. It's a choice Mr. Armstrong shares exactly how to stay ahead of disruption curve. Because, if you're waiting for someone to tell you what to do, you're on the wrong side of innovation., As the volume of the conversation around 'disruptive technologies' increases, it becomes harder to separate the signal from the noise. Paul Armstrong's approach is both accessible and practical, enabling anyone facing disruption (i.e. all of us) to better understand how they might respond. It's a great read for anyone wanting a primer in how to navigate tomorrow's world., This book provides a practical blueprint for dealing with change and disruption in the age of abundancy. From adopting a mindset for disruption to organising a product brainstorm, it's a one-stop shop for amibitous today's entrepreneurs., The perfect guide for all professionals, looking to better understand and thrive in the current marketplace of disruptive technologies., Lots of books attempt to predict the future of technology. This one does something different and more valuable: It provides thoughtful, step-by-step advice on how companies can prepare themselves for the era of unprecedented change that lies ahead., Disruptive Technologies is an elucidating look into the technology that is likely just around the corner. Armstrong is full of advice on how to figure out and prepare for what might be ahead, and set us up to ask the right questions about what tomorrow will look like., Paul provides a good overview of how technological disruption happens, and how you or your company can make it happen for you. Clear and concise., Companies around the world ask me how can they be more innovative or deal with disruptions from more innovative companies. Paul gives you the recipe here.
Table Of Content00: Introduction; 01: Emerging Technologies; 02: Disruptive and Emerging Technology - The Brutal Truth; 03: The Forecasting Fallacy; 04: The TBD Framework - An Introduction; 05: Complex TBD; 06: How to Get Sign-Off; 07: Open Business and Innovation; 08: What to Look Out For; 09: Dis-Innovation; 10: Disruption and the Millennial Generation; 11: The Future of TBD and Disruptive Technologies
SynopsisDisruptive Technologies outlines the steps businesses can take to engage with emerging technologies today in order to serve the consumer of tomorrow. This book offers the knowledge and tools to engage confidently with emerging technologies for better business. This highly practical book offers organizations a distinct response to emerging technologies including Blockchain (Bitcoin), artificial intelligence, graphene and nanotechnology (among others) and other external factors (such as the sharing economy, mobile penetration, millennial workforce, ageing populations) that impact on their business, client service and product model. Disruptive Technologies provides a clear roadmap to assess, respond to and problem-solve: what are the upcoming changes in technology, roughly when to respond, and what's the best response? By using a quick-to-master evaluation and decision-making framework - structured around the key dimensions of Technology, Behaviour and Data (TBD). Emerging technologies guru Paul Armstrong offers a clear guide to the key disruptive technologies and a toolbox of frameworks, checklists, and activities to evaluate their possibilities. Disruptive Technologies enables forecasting of potential scenarios, implementation of plans, alternative strategies and the ability to handle change more effectively within an organization. The essential tool for all professionals who need to get to grips with emerging technologies fast and strategically., Lift the lid off the emerging technologies of today and draw on a clear framework for choosing the best strategic response with this cutting-edge toolkit., Disruptive Technologies outlines the steps businesses can take to engage with emerging technologies today in order to serve the consumer of tomorrow. This book offers the knowledge and tools to engage confidently with emerging technologies for better business. This highly practical book offers organizations a distinct response to emerging technologies including Blockchain (Bitcoin), artificial intelligence, graphene and nanotechnology (among others) and other external factors (such as the sharing economy, mobile penetration, millennial workforce, ageing populations) that impact on their business, client service and product model.Disruptive Technologies provides a clear roadmap to assess, respond to and problem-solve: what are the upcoming changes in technology, roughly when to respond, and what's the best response? By using a quick-to-master evaluation and decision-making framework - structured around the key dimensions of Technology, Behaviour and Data (TBD). Emerging technologies guru Paul Armstrong offers a clear guide to the key disruptive technologies and a toolbox of frameworks, checklists, and activities to evaluate their possibilities. Disruptive Technologies enables forecasting of potential scenarios, implementation of plans, alternative strategies and the ability to handle change more effectively within an organization. The essential tool for all professionals who need to get to grips with emerging technologies fast and strategically., In ten year's time, almost 40 per cent of the world's top companies won't exist in any meaningful way. Who will they be? Will yours be one of them? It's easy to think that these companies will fail because of poor product choices, a lack of effective leadership or a tough economic climate. In reality, it is a lack of foresight and an inability to adapt to change that will relegate these previously successful organizations Disruptive Technologies outlines the steps businesses can take to avoid this fact and engage with emerging technologies in order to serve the consumer of tomorrow. From technologies such as blockchain (bitcoin) artificial intelligence, grapheme and nanotechnology to other external factors such as the sharing economy, mobile penetration and a millennial workforce, this is a practical handbook for assessing and responding to disruption that affect business, client service and product models. Using a quick-to-master evaluation and decision-making framework structured around the key dimensions of technology, behaviour and data (TBD) Disruptive Technologies provides a roadmap for assessing what the upcoming changes in technology are, when to respond to them and what the best response to them and what the best response will be. Packed with framworks, checklist and activities to evaluate the possibilities of new technologies and forecast potential scenarios, this is essential reading for anyone who needs to think to think quickly and strategically about future technologies. Book jacket.