Shu-Ha-Ri: Your next innovation framework

JAPANESE BUSINESS CONCEPT OF THE WEEK

Shu-Ha-Ri

Originally a concept from ancient Japanese martial arts, Shu-Ha-Ri refers to the stages of learning and mastery: Shu (follow the rules), Ha (break the rules), and Ri (create your own rules).

Today, Shu-Ha-Ri is used in various fields including business, education, and personal development. This Japanese philosophy teaches people the importance of following tradition and learning from others, before developing one's style or approach.

💡 How to apply Shu-Ha-Ri to your business:

According to Forbes Business Council member and contributor Jedidiah Alex Koh, business leaders can use Shu-Ha-Ri as a framework for innovation.

Here’s how Koh broke down each ‘stage’.

Shu: Before attempting to create a new product or execute a new strategy, business leaders must first learn and master the basics. Ask yourself: Is your product/service solving a problem? Is there demand? Is your business model working? Focus on getting the basics right.

Ha: Once you have a solid foundation, only then should you start experimenting and exploring new approaches and ideas. Koh recommends allotting 20% of your monthly revenue for experimentation and innovation.

Ri: Finally, document everything you've learned — both the successful experiments and the not-so-successful ones. Only by documenting your attempts will your business scale.

Through Shu-Ha-Ri, business leaders can master creativity and innovation.

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🇯🇵 TOKYO, JP — Last month, the much-awaited Vision Pro landed in Apple Store locations across Singapore, Japan, mainland China, and Hong Kong. Before its debut in Asia, Vision Pro was limited to the United States, where the product went on sale in February.

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