Clockspeed

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ItOCOs an undeniable principle of business today that the forces of technological and management change can quickly knock an industry leader off their pedestal, to be replaced by a more innovative or savvy competitor. In order to survive, let alone thrive, companies must be able to anticipate and adapt to change, or face rapid, brutal extinction. In "Clockspeed, " Charles Fine provides managers with the analytical tools they need to anticipate the twists and turns of the marketplace and seize tomorrowOCOs opportunities while simultaneously exploiting todayOCOs. This revolutionary book gives managers the ability to look into the future and determine the evolution of their company?and even their industry?by the choices they make about which capabilities to keep in-house and which to purchase from outside suppliers or distributors. Fine introduces a whole new vocabulary for analyzing and implementing business strategy, turning managers into ?corporate geneticists.OCO"