The most important is to find the most important difference that makes the difference

"Too many people and companies are dying of thirst on the bank of a stream. Most innovation leaders want to be productive, many companies want to innovate and transition from organic growth to exponential one, every manager knows the 80/20 rule, yet too few use it." ~ Vadim Kotelnikov

Innovation is absolutely critical to your both present and future competitive advantage. Creative use of the 80/20 Principle can make innovation both easier and more effective.

Consider the following ideas:

Innovation

Routes of Innovation

Systemic Innovation

Jazz of Innovation

80% of value perceived by customers relates to 20% of new radical ideas and your innovation portfolio;

80% of the benefit from any innovative technology, new product or service can be provided at 20% of the cost;

80% of the profits made in your targeted market are made by 20% of firms, so obtain market insight and benefit from your competitors.