The Paradox of Good Management

"Good management was the most powerful reason they failed to stay atop their industries." The book highlights a paradox where companies that are considered well-managed often fail when faced with disruptive technological changes. This paradox is illustrated through examples like Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), which was once praised for its management excellence but later struggled due to its inability to adapt to the rise of personal computers. This suggests that traditional principles of good management may not always be suitable, especially in the face of disruptive innovations.