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This is a [[Bootstrap Services | Bootstrap Service]] offered by the Bootstrap Network to large companies.
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As companies evolve through the stages of [[Ideation]], [[Valley of Death]] and [[Growth]], they move into a sustained period where optimization and improvement of the discoveries from the first VoD occur. There comes a time, however, when large companies need to rebootstrap themselves, i.e. tap into bootstrapping as an innovation process to develop entirely new products and services. The Bootstrap Network helps large companies with internal rebootstrap efforts through its [[Rebootstrap Program]].
  
== Description ==
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Follow [http://twitter.com/rebootstrap @rebootstrap] on twitter.
  
As companies evolve through the stages of [[Ideation]], [[Valley of Death]] and [[Growth]], they move into a sustained period where optimization and improvement of the discoveries from the first VoD occur. There comes a time, however, when large companies need to rebootstrap themselves, i.e. tap into bootstrapping as an innovation process to develop entirely new products and services. These organizations have bootstrapping in their DNA and it is a matter of reminding them, bringing bootstrapping to the surface and systematizing it by tapping into the people, knowledge and resources of the organization.
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===Principle===
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Return to roots
  
Many organizations have embarked on adhoc rebootstrapping efforts in the past. Examples such as the Post-It Note at 3M, Frappuccino at Starbucks, the deskjet printer at HP are all examples of adhoc rebootstrapping. Virgin is an example of a systematic rebootstrapper, constantly developing new products and services and taking them through the three stages of development.
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===Birth===
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Systematic Bootstrapping
  
Based on the lessons learned from adhoc rebootsrap efforts, organizing the Bootstrap Network and working with entrepreneurs, we offer a comprehensive Rebootstrap Program to aid organizations in systematic rebootstrapping
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===Organization===
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Systems to support rebootstrap effort. Split into the core which feeds the main products/services and new bootstraps i.e. the [[Preideation]] stage
  
==Elements of a Rebootstrap Program==
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===Customer===
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Laggards and new innovators
  
NOTE: Every Rebootstrap Initiative is also bootstrapped. It starts slowly and carefully and is co-developed with our customer. Often an organization will have existing innovation programs underway. Sometimes these initiatives are [[Maven]]-skewed with a heavy focus on [[Ideation]], too focused on existing customers or follow a centralized, investor-oriented model. In these situations, specific bootstrap-oriented interventions can be designed and applied.
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===Product===
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version x... and [[DEMO]] version of new product(s)
  
#Educate executive and innovation teams through interactive talks and [[Boot Speak]] sessions (half, one and two-day)
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===Inner===
#Assess the organization's rebootstrapping needs through a two-week Rebootstrap Assessment.
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Empower and return to core passion
#Create, support and organize a community of internal bootstrappers
 
#Help individual bootstrappers discover their [[Core Energy]] and how to find complementary partners
 
#Teach bootstrapping principles via a customized [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]], incorporating the founders' story.
 
#Shepherd small bootstrap teams through the Bootstrap stages - [[Ideation]], [[Valley of Death]], [[Growth]]
 
#Organize teams in [[Boot Boards]] by stage
 
#Deploy unique web-based tools created by members of the Bootstrap Network to support the initiative
 
  
The Rebootstrap Program is designed to be non-disruptive to an organization's day-to-day operations. The organization is akin to an aircraft carrier that has to consistently and reliably launch planes off its deck - this must continue without interruption. The Rebootstrap initiative is like a small room in the back of the ship where innovation activities can be quietly developed and nurtured.
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===Bootstrapper===
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founder(s) lead this effort. Systematically tap the latent innovative capacity of employees who are potential bootstrapperse to say [[YES!]] and create multiple new bootstrap teams in different stages
  
== Contact ==
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===Action===
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All - [[DISCOVER]], [[AWAKEN]], [[DEMO]], [[SELL]], [[BUILD]]
  
Bijoy Goswami: bijoy AT aviri DOT com or (512) 474 6155.
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===Resources===
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Business-Essentials/dp/0060521996/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-9650784-6464605?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189451455&sr=8-1 The Innovator's Dilemma] by Clayton Christenson
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Living-Company-Arie-Geus/dp/1578518202/ref=cm_lmf_tit_19_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 The Living Company] by Arie De Geus
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Onward-Starbucks-Fought-without-Losing/dp/1605292885/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304374121&sr=8-1 Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul]
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===Stages===
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*Previous: [[Growth]]
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*Next: [[Preideation]]
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*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/map Bootstrap Map]

Latest revision as of 15:11, 2 May 2011

As companies evolve through the stages of Ideation, Valley of Death and Growth, they move into a sustained period where optimization and improvement of the discoveries from the first VoD occur. There comes a time, however, when large companies need to rebootstrap themselves, i.e. tap into bootstrapping as an innovation process to develop entirely new products and services. The Bootstrap Network helps large companies with internal rebootstrap efforts through its Rebootstrap Program.

Follow @rebootstrap on twitter.

Principle

Return to roots

Birth

Systematic Bootstrapping

Organization

Systems to support rebootstrap effort. Split into the core which feeds the main products/services and new bootstraps i.e. the Preideation stage

Customer

Laggards and new innovators

Product

version x... and DEMO version of new product(s)

Inner

Empower and return to core passion

Bootstrapper

founder(s) lead this effort. Systematically tap the latent innovative capacity of employees who are potential bootstrapperse to say YES! and create multiple new bootstrap teams in different stages

Action

All - DISCOVER, AWAKEN, DEMO, SELL, BUILD

Resources

Stages