Further Readings for Lesson 10:Adapting and Evolving in Business

Recommended Reading List

Books

1. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries: This book explores the concept of lean startup methodology and how it helps businesses adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing market.
2. "Good to Great" by Jim Collins: Collins delves into the factors that distinguish great companies from their competitors and provides insights on how businesses can sustain long-term success through continuous improvement.
3. "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton M. Christensen: Christensen examines disruptive technologies and the challenges faced by established companies, offering strategies for navigating market changes and evolving in the face of disruption.
4. "The Agile Samurai" by Jonathan Rasmusson: This book introduces the agile methodology and provides practical advice on how to maintain agility in software development and project management, highlighting the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing business environment.
5. "Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Taleb explores the concept of antifragility and how businesses can not only adapt to volatility and uncertainty but also thrive in such environments.

Scholarly Articles

1. "Adapting to Environmental Jolts" by Romanelli and Tushman (1994): This article explores how organizations can adapt and thrive in turbulent environments through strategic responses and flexibility.
2. "Continuous Reinvention" by Taylor, Helfat, and Winter (2019): The article discusses the importance of continuous reinvention for firms to sustain competitive advantage in a dynamic business landscape.
3. "Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management" by Teece, Pisano, and Shuen (1997): The authors present the concept of dynamic capabilities as a means for firms to adapt, evolve, and manage strategic change successfully.
4. "Agility in Project Management: Scale Development and Comparative Analysis" by Calabretta, Gemser, and Wijnberg (2009): This article explores the practices and competencies associated with project agility, providing insights on how organizations can adapt and evolve their project management approaches.
5. "Building Dynamic Capabilities: Innovation Driven by Individual-, Firm-, and Network-Level Effects" by Zahra, Sapienza, and Davidsson (2006): The authors discuss the factors that contribute to the development of dynamic capabilities and the role of innovation in facilitating organizational adaptation and growth.