Mechanism
Epicormic Sprouting
TL;DR
Organizations can sprout new initiatives from dormant capabilities within existing structures when external pressure removes constraints.
Growth from dormant buds hidden beneath bark. Dormant buds embedded on trunk/branches activate after damage (fire, pruning, defoliation). Shoots visible within days to weeks. Energy source is stored carbohydrates in trunk/branches. Examples include redwoods, eucalyptus, many hardwoods. Limitation: buds must survive the damage - intense fire (>600°C) kills dormant buds.
Business Application of Epicormic Sprouting
Organizations can sprout new initiatives from dormant capabilities within existing structures when external pressure removes constraints. Hidden talent and suppressed ideas can emerge rapidly when dominant structures are disrupted.