Self-organising networks have become the dominant innovators of complex technologies and radical innovation. The growing need for co-operation to ensure innovation success calls for a broader understanding of what makes innovation projects successful and requires new concepts. The book introduces the new concept of innovation communities, defining them as informal networks of like-minded individuals who act as innovation promotors or champions. These key figures come from various companies and organisations and will team up in a project-related fashion, jointly promoting a certain innovation, product or idea either on one or across different levels of an innovation system.
The publication presents findings from surveys that demonstrate that networks of champions are a success factor in radical innovation. Five case studies of noteworthy innovation projects illustrate why the collaboration of champions can make innovation projects more successful. Furthermore, the book presents hands-on methods and includes best-practice cases and guidelines on how to develop innovation communities.
This publication comprises empirical findings and practical experiences that are valuable for the following groups in particular: Entrepreneurs;Innovation, R&D, and network managers;Innovation and strategy consultants;Innovation and start-up intermediaries;Innovation researchers;Government officials and politicians responsible for R&D and innovation programmes and funding"
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Self-organising networks have become the dominant innovators of complex technologies and radical innovation. The growing need for co-operation to ensure innovation success calls for a broader understanding of what makes innovation projects successful and requires new concepts. The book introduces the new concept of innovation communities, defining them as informal networks of like-minded individuals who act as innovation promotors or champions. These key figures come from various companies and organisations and will team up in a project-related fashion, jointly promoting a certain innovation, product or idea either on one or across different levels of an innovation system.
The publication presents findings from surveys that demonstrate that networks of champions are a success factor in radical innovation. Five case studies of noteworthy innovation projects illustrate why the collaboration of champions can make innovation projects more successful. Furthermore, the book presents hands-on methods and includes best-practice cases and guidelines on how to develop innovation communities.
This publication comprises empirical findings and practical experiences that are valuable for the following groups in particular: Entrepreneurs;Innovation, R&D, and network managers;Innovation and strategy consultants;Innovation and start-up intermediaries;Innovation researchers;Government officials and politicians responsible for R&D and innovation programmes and funding"
Imprint | Springer-Verlag |
Country of origin | Germany |
Release date | February 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2012 |
Editors | Klaus Fichter, Severin Beucker |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 340 |
Edition | 2012 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-44868-3 |
Barcode | 9783642448683 |
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LSN | 3-642-44868-2 |