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.
Global Prosperity
Building from two dominant theories of development, we examine how new influences such as Blockchain technology relate to economic development and support market-creating innovation.
By: Clayton Christensen, Efosa Ojomo, Gabrielle Daines Gay and Philip E. Auerswald
January 2019
Private Sector
Automakers are racing to win in electric vehicles, but where are the most promising opportunities for growth? Our latest research paper in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services has the answers.
By: Chandrasekar Iyer
November 2018
K-12 Education
To increase the likelihood of an initiatives’ success, education leaders need to consider the true interests and motivations of their teachers. The Jobs to Be Done Theory offers a framework for understanding what cause...
By: Thomas Arnett, Bob Moesta and Michael B. Horn
September 2018
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