From the Asian carp to the zebra mussel, invasive species are a major
force of change in nature. They radically alter the ecosystems they
invade, seize control of important resources from established native
species, and create new opportunities for themselves and those that can
adapt quickly enough to help exploit the way they affect things. They
are the very model of disruptive innovation, sharing certain
characteristics that can be used by executives to think afresh about
their approach to innovation
across all areas of business.
1. Start small. Most non-native species arrive on foreign shores in small numbers. Few survive. Those that go on to become invasive tend to exploit their smallness, which allows them to survive longer, with fewer resources, in uncertain circumstances—and to keep out of sight of competitors, predators, and parasites until they've learned how to thrive.
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Author: Henry King
