Cutter IT Journal: IT-Based Business Innovations

by Borys Stokalski

Innovation is a risky proposition. While at times it can lead to spectacular success (e.g., Google, PCs), at other times the results can be disastrous (e.g., Microsoft Bob). Some of us obsessively look for the Next Big Thing, while others firmly stick to the adage "follow, do not lead." How can we master the delicate balance between attempting the new and perfecting the current? Between reinventing and reengineering? Join Guest Editor Borys Stokalski for a debate on the key issues surrounding IT-based innovations. Discover the single greatest reason that 70%-80% of new product development projects fail -- and find out how your team can "plan to get lucky."