Gartner Hype Cycle
Models the lifecycle of technology adoption through phases: Innovation Trigger, Peak of Inflated Expectations, Trough of Disillusionment, Slope of Enlightenment, and Plateau of Productivity.
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Common Uses
- Framing a technology's maturity for executive briefings
- Setting realistic expectations with stakeholders
- Timing entry vs. follow-the-leader bets on emerging tech
- Portfolio prioritization across emerging technologies
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