Gartner's Hype Cycle

Gartner's Hype Cycle is a 2x2 matrix that helps organizations evaluate the potential of new technologies and trends. It is used to identify the potential of a technology or trend and the risks associated with it.

At a very high level, the Gartner's Hype Cycle is used in the context of business, marketing, strategy.

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What is the Gartner's Hype Cycle?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Gartner's Hype Cycle can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. Peak of Inflated Expectations: The first stage of the Hype Cycle, where a technology or trend is initially introduced and is often overhyped. Example: Artificial Intelligence
  2. Trough of Disillusionment: The second stage, where the hype and expectations for the technology or trend start to decline. Example: Virtual Reality
  3. Slope of Enlightenment: The third stage, where the technology or trend starts to become more understood and accepted. Example: Blockchain
  4. Plateau of Productivity: The fourth and final stage, where the technology or trend is fully accepted and integrated into the organization. Example: Cloud Computing

What is the purpose of the Gartner's Hype Cycle?

Gartner's Hype Cycle is a 2x2 matrix that helps organizations evaluate the potential of new technologies and trends. It is used to identify the potential of a technology or trend and the risks associated with it. The matrix is divided into four quadrants: Peak of Inflated Expectations, Trough of Disillusionment, Slope of Enlightenment, and Plateau of Productivity.

The Peak of Inflated Expectations is the first stage of the Hype Cycle, where a technology or trend is initially introduced and is often overhyped. This is where the most attention is given, and it is the most dangerous stage for organizations.

The Trough of Disillusionment is the second stage, where the hype and expectations for the technology or trend start to decline. This is the stage where organizations must decide if they should continue investing in the technology or trend, or if they should abandon it.

The Slope of Enlightenment is the third stage, where the technology or trend starts to become more understood and accepted. This is the stage where organizations can start to see the potential of the technology or trend and can start to develop strategies to take advantage of it.

The Plateau of Productivity is the fourth and final stage, where the technology or trend is fully accepted and integrated into the organization. This is the stage where organizations can start to reap the benefits of the technology or trend.


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