Innovation is defined as a new idea, device, or method. It involves introducing something new that is more effective than what is already available. There are three main types of innovation: operational, which improves existing processes; tactical, which introduces new products or services; and strategic, which disrupts existing markets to create new ones. Strategic innovation does not follow existing market rules and takes advantage of weaknesses in the market to differentiate itself. It connects users rather than owning them and relies on users to generate value in order to create new markets and new types of users. For a company to survive disruption, it may need to disrupt itself through strategic innovation.