David Houle: 20th Century Versus 21st Century

Looking at the world through a 20th- versus 21st-century filter…bring[s] clarity as to what will last and what won’t, to what will be significant and what will not be. It is clear that companies created in the 20th century that do not transform themselves are at high risk. While going from good to great, searching for excellence, or re-engineering corporations were all good for 20th- century businesses, only transformation and ongoing reinvention will keep companies competitive in these next 10 years. Here are some examples:

{ Automotive Airport—domestic

Airport—international Media

Political parties Energy Organizations

Transaction costs Production Authority

20th Century 21st Century Chrysler

Tesla

LaGuardia Heathrow Long list

Democratic Republican Fossil fuels Hierarchical Significant Mass

Vertical Denver

Montevideo Internet

???

Alternative energy of all sorts Flat

Moving toward free Micro

Horizontal }

SOURCE:

David Houle’s blog, Evolution Shift, at http://bit.ly/dCbsAY