Learn From Outcomes to Promote Growth
Abstract
A longitudinal study on how different countries and industries achieve sustainable growth, resilience, and longevity led to the development of Decompose, Interpret, Reward, and Scale (DIRS), a new framework to help managers determine why initiatives succeeded or failed. DIRS, combined with two other tools, enables leaders to engage in strategic learning and apply the resulting lessons to future business development opportunities and repeatable growth strategies to make better business decisions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Innovation and Knowledge Management
Business Strategies and Innovation
Organizational Learning and Leadership
Publication details
- Journal / source
- MIT Sloan Management Review
- Volume
- 67
- Issue
- 3
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN