We are saddened by the passing of our friend and founder Clayton Christensen. It was a privilege to work alongside him and learn from his intellect and exemplary kindness and compassion.
Clayton worked tirelessly to better understand the nature of innovation. He studied it with precision, uncovered groundbreaking insights, and gave innovators a new lens—and a new lexicon—through which to view the world. The Christensen Institute is honored and humbled to be a part of his legacy and will continue his important work to improve the world through Disruptive Innovation.
Sound theory is at the heart of what we do. When applied correctly, these theories help explain important causal relationships in the world around us.
These are the areas of society in which we apply our core theories to facilitate and expedite positive social change. After all, good theory explains the world, but great theory transforms it.
Entrepreneurs
COVID-19 threatens to push half a billion people into poverty. But with the right approach to innovation, stakeholders can not only help emerging economies recover, but thrive.
By: Efosa Ojomo and Rich Alton
July 2020
K-12 Education
By measuring students’ social capital, education systems can start to close opportunity gaps and ensure all students are supported equitably.
By: Mahnaz Charania and Julia Freeland Fisher
July 2020
Higher Education
To make students’ credit transfer easier, policymakers should foster a parallel system supporting third-party credentialing entities that validate skills.
By: Michael B. Horn and Richard Price
April 2020
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