Applying innovation. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David O'Sullivan, Lawrence Dooley.
• Other Names: (Lecturer in applied innovation management and systems engineering), O'Sullivan, David; Dooley, Lawrence
• Contents: Introduction; Book Aims; Book Structure; Learning Activities; Intended Audience; Acknowledgements; Part I. UNDERSTANDING INNOVATION; Learning Targets; Apple Makes Sweet Music; 1. Defining Innovation; 1.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 1.2. Definition of Innovation; 1.3. Related Concepts; 1.4. Drivers of Innovation; 1.5. Categories of Innovation; 1.6. Product Innovation; 1.7. Process Innovation; 1.8. Service Innovation; 1.9. Product and Process Innovation; 1.10. Radical and Incremental Innovation; 1.11. Disruptive Innovation; 1.12. Innovation and Operations; Case Study; Activities; 1.13. Summary; Reflections; 2. Managing Innovation; 2.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 2.2. Techniques of Change; 2.3. Change Methodology; 2.4. Excellent Organizations; 2.5. Innovation Culture; 2.6. Barriers to Innovation; 2.7. Adapting Culture; 2.8. Models of Innovation; 2.9. Managing Innovation; Case Study; Activities; 2.10. Summary; Reflections; 3. Processing Innovation; 3.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 3.2. Investment in Innovation; 3.3. Goals of Innovation; 3.4. Failure of Innovation; 3.5. Process of Innovation; 3.6. Applied Innovation; 3.7. Innovation Funnel; Case Study; Activities; Summary; Reflections; References; Part II. DEFINING INNOVATION GOALS; Learning Targets; 4. Analyzing Environments; 4.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 4.2. Goal Planning; 4.3. Defining Goals; 4.4. Environment Analysis; 4.5. PEST Analysis; 4.6. Five Force Model; 4.7. Benchmarking; 4.8. SWOT Analysis; 4.9. Core Competencies; 4.10. Developing Statements; Case Study; Activities; 4.11. Summary; Reflections; 5. Defining Objectives; 5.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 5.2. Identifying Stakeholders; 5.3. Defining Requirements; Case Study; Activities; 5.4. Identifying Thrusts; 5.5. Generic Market Objectives; 5.6. Strategic Objectives; 5.7. Objectives for Innovation; Case Study; Activities; 5.8. Summary; Reflections; 6. Measuring Indicators; 6.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 6.2. Performance Indicators; 6.3. Defining Indicators; 6.4. Innovation Process Indicators; 6.5. Performance Charts; 6.6. Balanced Scorecard; 6.7. Implementing the Balanced Scorecard; Case Study; Activities; 6.8. Summary; Reflections; References; Part III. MANAGING INNOVATION ACTIONS; Learning Targets; 3M and the Post-it Note; 7. Creating Ideas; 7.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 7.2. Action Pathway; 7.3. Problem Solving; 7.4. Creativity; 7.5. Enhancing Creativity; 7.6. Encouraging Creativity; 7.7. Sources of Ideas; 7.8. New Knowledge Ideas; Case Study; Activities; 7.9. Ideation Tools; 7.10. Selected Ideation Tools; 7.11. Modeling Tools; 7.12. Physical Space; Case Study; Activities; 7.13. Summary; Reflections; 8. Managing Projects; 8.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 8.2. Projects; 8.3. Project Planning; 8.4. Project Scheduling; 8.5. Project Controlling; 8.6. Quantitative Benefits; 8.7. Qualitative Benefits; 8.8. Risk Management; 8.9. Project Innovation; 8.10. Project Tools; Case Study; Activities; 8.11. Summary; Reflections; 9. Developing Products; 9.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 9.2. New Product Development; 9.3. Stage Gate Process; 9.4. Product Funding; 9.5. Protecting New Products; 9.6. Commercializing New Products; 9.7. Linkages with Marketing; 9.8. Diffusion of New Products; 9.9. Entrepreneurship; Case Study; Activities; 9.10. Summary; Reflections; 10. Balancing Portfolios; 10.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 10.2. Portfolio Objectives; 10.3. Maximizing Value of Portfolio; 10.4. Creating the right Mix of Projects; 10.5. Maximizing Alignment with Goals; 10.6. Optimizing Resources; 10.7. Portfolio Budgeting; 10.8. Balancing the Portfolio; Case Study; Activities; 10.9. Summary; Reflections; References; Part IV. EMPOWERING INNOVATION TEAMS; Learning Targets; 11. Leading Innovation; 11.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 11.2. Transactional vs. Transformational; 11.3. General Leadership Traits; 11.4. Innovation Leadership Traits; 11.5. Leadership Roles in Innovation; 11.6. Leadership Interpersonal Skills; 11.7. Leadership and Culture; 11.8. Conflict Management; Case Study; Activities; 11.9. Summary; Reflections; 12. Building Teams; 12.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 12.2. Organizational Structure; 12.3. Aligning Structures; 12.4. Defining Teams; 12.5. Innovation Teams; 12.6. Creating Effective Teams; 12.7. Project Team Structure; 12.8. Team Empowerment; 12.9. Empowerment and Enablement; 12.10. Team Skills; 12.11. Virtual Teams; 12.12. Communities of Practice; Case Study; Activities; 12.13. Summary; Reflections; 13. Motivating Performance; 13.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 13.2. Motivation; 13.3. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation; 13.4. Gain Sharing; 13.5. Profit Sharing; 13.6. Performance Appraisal; 13.7. Performance Appraisal System; 13.8. Training and Development; Case Study; Activities; 13.9. Summary; Reflections; References; Part IV. EMPOWERING INNOVATION TEAMS; Learning Targets; 14. Leading Innovation; 14.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 14.2. Transactional vs. Transformational; 14.3. General Leadership Traits; 14.4. Innovation Leadership Traits; 14.5. Leadership Roles in Innovation; 14.6. Leadership Interpersonal Skills; 14.7. Leadership and Culture; 14.8. Conflict Management; Case Study; Activities; 14.9. Summary; Reflections; 15. Building Teams; 15.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 15.2. Organizational Structure; 15.3. Aligning Structures; 15.4. Defining Teams; 15.5. Innovation Teams; 15.6. Creating Effective Teams; 15.7. Project Team Structure; 15.8. Team Empowerment; 15.9. Empowerment and Enablement; 15.10. Team Skills; 15.11. Virtual Teams; 15.12. Communities of Practice; Case Study; Activities; 15.13. Summary; Reflections; 16. Motivating Performance; 16.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 16.2. Motivation; 16.3. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation; 16.4. Gain Sharing; 16.5. Profit Sharing; 16.6. Performance Appraisal; 16.7. Performance Appraisal System; 16.8. Training and Development; Case Study; Activities; 16.9. Summary; Reflections; References; Part V. SHARING INNOVATION RESULTS; Learning Targets; Concorde; 17. Managing Knowledge; 17.1. Introduction; Learning Targets; 17.2. Defining Knowledge; 17.3. Knowledge Management; 17.4. Knowledge Sharing; 17.5. Codification and Personalization; 17.6. Depth of Knowledge; 17.7. Collaboration; 17.8. Knowledge Management Tools; 17.9. Collaborative Portals; 17.10. Discu
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (424 pages)
• Subjects: 658.4/063; Technological innovations -- Management; Organizational change
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452285818; 1452285810
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