Bridging The Innovation Gap

Author : Daniel Huber,Heiner Kaufmann,Martin Steinmann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319554983

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Bridging the Innovation Gap by Daniel Huber,Heiner Kaufmann,Martin Steinmann Pdf

This book offers fresh insights into innovation management and its prerequisites. Based on these insights, the authors present a new and proven innovation system, which is being used in practice and has the potential to significantly increase the ability of enterprises to innovate. Starting with the innovation dilemma that enterprises face, the book analyses the concept of innovation as it is (mis)understood in practice, and identifies the missing element in current innovation theories - the innovation gap. Further, it asks whether today's enterprises are well suited for innovation and then describes a solution to the problems identified. The book also introduces a new and important element of the revised innovation process called “Exploration”. From leadership issues to building a strong innovation model, it offers state-of-the-art knowledge, which can significantly boost the chances of innovation succeeding in enterprises.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001-09-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264195769

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Bridging the Innovation Gap in Russia by OECD Pdf

Proceedings of a seminar in Helsinki that examined the climate for innovation in Russia and discussed the lessons that can be drawn from the institutional reforms and recent policy initiatives in OECD countries to enhance the contribution of science and technology to innovation and growth.

Author : Shubha Jayaram,Wambui Munge,Bob Adamson,David Sorrell,Nitika Jain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319494852

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Bridging the Skills Gap by Shubha Jayaram,Wambui Munge,Bob Adamson,David Sorrell,Nitika Jain Pdf

This volume seeks to examine the skills development agenda for youth by exploring two key questions for sustainable livelihoods: What are the skills needed for employability in developing countries, especially in Africa and Asia? And, what skills are currently possessed by students and secondary school leavers? An introductory chapter will set the stage for the discussion and analysis to follow by reviewing in broad terms the current research on relevant topics such as global youth unemployment, the relationship between skills and economic growth, and the expansion of secondary education. The following chapters synthesize a series of background studies focused on Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia, including both a general overview and an in-depth look at several countries. The chapters introduce innovative models for skills delivery, and highlight some of the key elements of successful skills models, including multi-stakeholder partnerships, updated pedagogy, and innovative financing mechanisms. Each of the five core chapters of the book covers one theme, with the support of case studies to illustrate successes, challenges, and lessons in real world examples.

Author : OCDE. Organización de Cooperación y Desarrollo Económico
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9264196579

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Bridging the Innovation Gap in Russia : Proceedings of the Helsinki Seminar, March 2001 by OCDE. Organización de Cooperación y Desarrollo Económico Pdf

Author : Henk Zijm,Matthias Klumpp,Uwe Clausen,Michael ten Hompel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319222882

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Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation by Henk Zijm,Matthias Klumpp,Uwe Clausen,Michael ten Hompel Pdf

This contributed volume presents state-of-the-art advances in logistics theory in various fields as well as case studies. The book reports on a number of recently conducted studies in the Dinalog and the EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr, thus bridging the gap between different perspectives of theoretical and applied research. A selection of theoretical topics, practical examples, case studies and project reports is presented in this volume. The editors carefully selected contributions from a wide variety of projects, which were carried out in both the Dinalog cluster and the Effizienzcluster LogistikRuhr. The contributions are grouped in five main sections, each representing key domains in the evolution of logistics and supply chain management: sustainability, urban logistics, value chain management, IT-based innovation, knowledge management. This book is intended for both researchers and practitioners in the field of logistics and supply chain management, to serve as an important source of information for further research as well as to stimulate further innovation.

Author : Dick Whittington,Richard Whittington
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108470506

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Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Dick Whittington,Richard Whittington Pdf

Provides a practical introduction to business design and entrepreneurship in the digital economy for non-business students.

Author : Judy Estrin
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071641500

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Closing the Innovation Gap: Reigniting the Spark of Creativity in a Global Economy by Judy Estrin Pdf

Named one of the "Best Books on Innovation, 2008" by BusinessWeek magazine Does innovation come about by luck or hard work? Is it a flash of inspiration or the result of careful management? Are innovators born or taught? In Closing the Innovation Gap, Judith Estrin provides the answers to these and other questions critical to our future. A technology pioneer and business leader, Estrin describes what will be required to reignite the spark of innovation in business, education, and government--ensuring our long-term success in the global economy. Innovation does not occur in a vacuum. It grows from the interplay of three drivers of creative change--research, development, and application. Estrin calls this dynamic the “Innovation Ecosystem,” explaining how these communities work together to create sustainable innovation. Closing the Innovation Gap covers: America's role as the primary driver of global innovation after World War II--explaining what worked, the subsequent decline, and how to regain traction The fundamentals required to nurture innovation, including five simple but important values for transforming your organization into a force for productive change How you can ensure that your business benefits from a thriving “Innovation Ecosystem” Examples from both established companies, start-ups, and research labs that illustrate the power of innovation in providing a decisive business advantage and foundation for growth Leaders in business and public service “must think beyond short-term financial results and understand the impact of globalization and an accelerated pace of change on future economic growth,” says Estrin. With Closing the Innovation Gap as your guide, business leaders will gain key insights into identifying their needs, asking the right questions, testing new ideas, and successfully leading their organization to the frontiers of twenty-first-century innovation.

Author : Baisham Chatterjee
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781450203210

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Finding the Innovation Gap: Disruptive Idea, a Better Way of Managing Prototypes by Baisham Chatterjee Pdf

This is a very creative book with very original and creative work that is even better applicable than the previous book "Reconstructing competition and its processes". All the models required a lot of expertise and in-depth understanding of the subject. There are around 120 or more research papers from which a lot of data has been sorted up and a lot of creative ideas have been added, taking into view the Canadian perspective. It is a book worth reading for people performing R&D, people working in the top level or middle level hierarchy, and university students who are eager to know more.

Author : Yves L. Doz,Keeley Wilson
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422125892

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Managing Global Innovation by Yves L. Doz,Keeley Wilson Pdf

The key to bridging your global innovation gap In today's global economy, it would be short-sighted to rely solely on local resources for new-product innovations. Instead, knowledge and activity critical to innovation most likely lie outside your company's home territories--sometimes far outside. And this distance makes it harder than ever to obtain and integrate these resources, eating away at your competitive edge. How to tackle this challenge? In Managing Global Innovation, INSEAD's Yves L. Doz and Keeley Wilson show you how to build and leverage a global innovation network. Drawing on extensive research and real-life company examples, they walk you through a set of practical frameworks for acquiring and integrating innovation-critical knowledge from multiple sources. You'll learn to optimize your innovation footprint, improve communication and receptivity, and enhance collaboration in order to succeed on a global scale. Based on in-depth research within more than three dozen corporations--including Citibank, Essilor, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, HP Labs, HP Singapore, Nokia, Novartis, Shiseido, Siemens, Snecma, Synopsys, and Xerox--this book bridges theory and practice. Managing Global Innovation gives you the tools to harness critical expertise from around the globe--and channel it into your innovation programs.

Author : Joanna Chataway,Maureen Mackintosh,Marc Wuyts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:236154778

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Promoting Innovation, Productivity and Industrial Growth and Reducing Poverty by Joanna Chataway,Maureen Mackintosh,Marc Wuyts Pdf

Author : Joe L. Kincheloe,Alberto Bursztyn,Shirley R. Steinberg
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0820449296

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Teaching Teachers by Joe L. Kincheloe,Alberto Bursztyn,Shirley R. Steinberg Pdf

The editors and authors of Teaching Teachers: Building a Quality School of Urban Education present a description of and vision for the complicated and often misunderstood field of teacher education. This book describes a critical, complex school of education that promotes disciplined scholarship and diverse reforms of educational knowledge to students and to the educational community. This theme of a rigorous teacher education program is taken up throughout the volume as new understandings of professional education are promoted. This book would be beneficial to students, instructors, and administrators.

Author : Mr Peter Lorange,Mr Jimmi Rembiszewski
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781472435569

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From Great to Gone by Mr Peter Lorange,Mr Jimmi Rembiszewski Pdf

To compete for the modern consumer it is critical to move from being an old-fashioned FMCG to being an FICG - a fast-innovating consumer goods company - but there are major internal and external hurdles to this transformation. Outdated communication strategies based on television, radio and print with constant repetition must be replaced by what the authors call ‘Lego’ strategies, whereby the marketing and communication strategies are built up by many key facets and delivered to the consumer through a mix of various touch points. From Great to Gone points out what the winners of the 21st century have in common that has enabled them to achieve this transformation.

Author : Wilson R. Nyemba,Charles Mbohwa,Keith F. Carter
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030704933

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Bridging the Academia Industry Divide by Wilson R. Nyemba,Charles Mbohwa,Keith F. Carter Pdf

This book is the result of years of research following a realization of the mismatch of engineering skills produced by universities and those that industry required, based on the situation in Sub-Saharan Africa, equally applicable to other regions in Africa and indeed worldwide. The book is meant to assist engineering academics and engineers in industry to build capacity and cope with the dynamic trends in technology brought on by the 4th Industrial Revolution and to prepare for the 5th Industrial Revolution, an era predicted to be dominated by critical and system thinkers with creative and innovative skills as basic necessities. The book is also useful for policy-making researchers in academia, industrial and public sector researchers, and implementers in governments that provide required funding for the development of human resources and skills. The book primarily consists of the novel research and innovation approaches of modelling and building systems thinking sub-models which were ultimately integrated into the Universal Systems Thinking (UST) model aimed at improving the quality of engineers and engineering practice. The initiatives in this book include strategies for bridging the gap between industry and academia through systems thinking research. The book provides information on how to model, simulate, adjust and implement integrated systems thinking approaches to engineering education and training for capacity building and sustainability. The book also covers approaches to address research gaps and mismatch of skills while capitalizing on the successes of several projects carried out and supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering over the years.

Author : Martin Andersson,Börje Johansson,Charlie Karlsson,Hans Lööf
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199646685

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Innovation and Growth by Martin Andersson,Börje Johansson,Charlie Karlsson,Hans Lööf Pdf

Provides an overview and assessment of established research on firms' strategic choices of R&D efforts and their firm-level returns, and explains the consequences for economy-wide technological change and growth.

Author : R. Edward Freeman,Ellen R. Auster
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609949587

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Bridging the Values Gap by R. Edward Freeman,Ellen R. Auster Pdf

Bridging the Values Gap Business has a values problem. It's not just spectacular public scandals like Enron (which, incidentally, had a great corporate values statement). Many companies fail to live up to the standards they set for themselves, alienating the public and leaving employees cynical and disengaged—resulting in lower productivity, less innovation, and sometimes outright corruption. The reason, argue top scholars and consultants Edward Freeman and Ellen Auster, is that all too often values are handed down from on high, with little employee input, discussion, or connection to the challenges and opportunities facing the organization. Although the words may be well-intentioned, they aren't reflected in the everyday practices, policies, and processes of the organization. This practically invites disconnects between intention and reality. To bridge this gap between the “talk” and the “walk”, Freeman and Auster provide a process through which organizations can collectively surface deeply held values that truly resonate with everyone, from top to bottom. Their Values Through Conversation (VTC) process focuses on four key types of values conversations: introspective (reflecting on ourselves and how we do things in the organization), historical (exploring our understanding of our past and how it impacts us), connectedness (creating a strong community where we work well together), and aspirational (sharing our hopes and dreams). By developing values through discussions—casual or formal, one-on-one or in groups—VTC ensures that values are dynamic and evolving, not static words on a wall or a website. Freeman and Auster offer advice, real-world examples, and sample questions to help you create values that are authentic and embraced because they are rooted in the lived experience of the organization.