Theory

Business Models

The theory that determines an organization’s capabilities and its priorities. Business Model Theory is powerful because it can predict which initiatives will succeed and which ones will fail inside a given organization over time.

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    • Publication
    drivers of health

    You are what you treat: Transforming the health care business model so companies—and people—thrive

    Ann Somers Hogg
    May 24, 2022

    • Podcast

    A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: Transforming diabetes care in Mexico

    Christensen Institute
    April 22, 2021

    • Publication

    Will schools change forever? Predicting how two pandemics could catalyze lasting innovation in public schools

    Chelsea Waite, Thomas Arnett
    October 20, 2020

    • Blog

    Cutting-edge tech is exciting, but innovations don’t need to be flashy to be impactful

    Lincoln Wilcox
    January 16, 2020

    • Blog

    The business model of research is winner-take-all. Is it killing higher ed?

    Alana Dunagan
    August 14, 2019

    • Video

    A case study on the power of market-creating innovations: MicroEnsure

    Christensen Institute
    May 2, 2019

    • Publication
    accreditation

    Accreditation, Innovation, and Transparency in Higher Education

    Alana Dunagan, Michael B. Horn
    January 28, 2019

    • Book

    The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty

    Clayton Christensen, Efosa Ojomo, Karen Dillon
    November 29, 2018

    • Video

    Apple’s surprising lesson for healthcare innovators: it’s not about the product

    Rebecca Fogg
    July 14, 2017

    • Publication

    Connecting ed & tech: Partnering to drive student outcomes

    Thomas Arnett
    July 12, 2016

    • Book

    Blueprint for school system transformation: A vision for comprehensive reform in Milwaukee and beyond

    Michael B. Horn
    September 16, 2013

    • Book

    Private enterprise and public education

    Michael B. Horn
    August 1, 2013

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