Elliott Parker’s Post

Elliott Parker, I've been a long time listener of The Motley Fool, and I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Your discussion resonated with me, as I've observed firsthand the stagnation of innovation within many publicly traded companies.  In my experience, companies often struggle to embrace 2 key concepts: The Pareto Principle: Recognizing that only a fraction of projects or initiatives drive the majority of a company's topline growth and financial return. So 80% of the projects are going to fail  The fail fast culture: The importance of swift action and the ability to fail fast, allowing for rapid progression to the next project, ultimately increasing the likelihood of working on the projects that make up the other 20%. Unfortunately, instead, many companies opt for additional control mechanisms, which means layers of management approval. Overseen by management teams more concerned with mitigating personal risk than fostering innovation. I recall a time when even minor capital expenditures required a staggering 14 signatures, including that of the CEO.  While Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is a valuable metric, it can inadvertently stifle both commercial and technical innovation if not applied properly. As you pointed out, successful founders adopt a contrarian mindset and maintain optimism for the future.  #innovation, #technologyrocks

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