How technology loses out in companies, countries & continents and what to do about it
bert hubert
Why leaders watch it
Explains how outsourcing and specialization quietly erode a company's technical edge and long-term capability.
A conference presentation by Bert Hubert on how companies lose their technological edge and become outsourcing hubs. It argues the same dynamic applies to whole countries and continents, and ends with suggestions for reversing it.
Takeaways
- Outsourcing core skills erodes capability over time
- Short-term cost cuts lose deep expertise
- Retain in-house capacity for critical technology
Topics: Strategy & competitive advantage, Org design & scaling
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