Innovation Management: Context, strategies, systems and processes

Cover
Innovation Management
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part 1 Understanding innovation and creativity
	Innovation in context
		Learning outcomes
		The importance of innovation
		Defining innovation
		Innovation, trade and globalisation
		Competitiveness, innovation, the nation state and the innovation milieux
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Creativity and innovation
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Approaches to creativity
		Creativity and the creative process
		Theories of organisational creativity
		Creativity techniques
		We’ve been creative: now what?
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
Part 2 Strategic focus – setting a direction
	Strategy and innovation
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Strategy, strategic capability and competitive advantage
		Generic strategies for innovation
		Innovation strategies over time
		Strategic alternatives: mapping for innovation options
		Innovation ecosystems: a network strategy perspective
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Technology strategy
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Technology life cycle
		Strategic management of technology
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
Part 3 Structure for new product development – frameworks
	Innovation process management
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Evolution of innovation process management systems
		Components of the generic NPD framework
		New service development models
		NPD practices in non-profit organisations
		Product development performance
		Modern developments in managing the NPD process
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Optimising innovation decision making and portfolio management
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Decision making in NPD frameworks
		Portfolio management in NPD frameworks
		Integrating portfolio management practices into NPD governance
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Innovation performance measurement
		Learning outcomes
		Performance management in the modern business context
		The measurement conundrum
		Performance measurement
		Performance measurement and innovation
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
Part 4 Aligning people – culture and structure
	People, leadership and structure for innovation
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		What makes a firm creative?
		Innovation firm types
		Organisation structures for innovation
		Individuals in innovation
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Culture and climate for innovation
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Culture and climate
		Organisational culture and effectiveness
		Managing culture for innovation and creativity
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Innovation in a global world
		Learning outcomes
		Drivers of globalisation
		Evolution of business in the global environment
		Configurations and structure for global innovation
		Innovation subsidiary location and management
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
Part 5 Execution within a structured development process
	Market learning
		Learning outcomes
		Introuduction
		Innovation and change
		Market learning and understanding
		New techniques for market understanding
		The market and customer needs: peering into the looking glass
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Design and manufacture for innovation
		Learning outcomes
		Importance of design
		The interconnection between design and manufacturing
		Manufacturing strategy and innovation
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Supply chain management and innovation
		Learning outcomes
		Introduction
		Supply chains
		Supply chain interface with innovation
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
	Knowledge management and learning for innovation
		Learning outcomes
		The knowledge-based economy
		Defining knowledge and learning
		Knowledge and learning
		Knowledge management strategies
		Managing external knowledge
		Knowledge dissemination, co-location and IT
		Conclusion
		Questions
		End case study
		References
Index