240 Scalable Innovation
CONCLUSIONS REGARDING THE TECH BATTLE TECHNIQUE
The Tech Battle is an example of an innovation analysis method designed
using the three core approaches covered in the book: the system model, mul-
tilevel thinking, and S-curve analysis.
The rst purpose of the technique is to separate hype and popular mis-
conceptions from reality by elevating the focus of our attention above the
solutions’ specic features and considering how they t into the existing or
emerging systems. Another purpose is to discover opportunities for short-
and long-term innovation by identifying new possible system congura-
tions and element implementations. In addition to that, the Tech Battle
helps us understand and appreciate the fundamental difference ...