Innovating a "Blue Ocean" market space is probably the best way to invite competition. The more attractive your "Blue Ocean" – the more competition it will attract. Call this the Blue Ocean Paradox. Does this mean enterprises should stop innovating? Of course not. The key to successful innovation is competition. The ability to know when to deploy offensive and defensive maneuvers is critical in order to gain full advantage of your innovation.
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