Breakthrough! Innovation Management in Practice |
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Author:
| Glasco, Jon |
ISBN: | 978-1-4528-3080-3 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $11.50 |
Book Description:
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This book provides insight, knowledge and tools on the process and craft of managing innovation projects and teams in public and private sectors. Organizations of all sizes - in commercial situations, government, academic institutions and non-profits - confront challenges to solve complex problems; design people-centric solutions; increase innovation skills; create new products and services; and implement new systems and technologies.Based on the author's 25+ years in research,...
More DescriptionThis book provides insight, knowledge and tools on the process and craft of managing innovation projects and teams in public and private sectors. Organizations of all sizes - in commercial situations, government, academic institutions and non-profits - confront challenges to solve complex problems; design people-centric solutions; increase innovation skills; create new products and services; and implement new systems and technologies.Based on the author's 25+ years in research, analysis and practical experience on innovation projects throughout the world, this is an essential guide for overcoming the barriers to innovation and managing the process and resourcesrequired to launch breakthrough solutions and visionary business models. With examples from telecommunications, mobile operators, public transport, government and high-tech sectors, the book includes a seven-step model for managing the process of innovation, and provides a wealth of methods for innovation challenges such as transforming emerging ideas into new products and solutions; facilitating innovation teams and a healthy climate for innovation; encouraging "exploratory thinking"; managing innovation in government and smart cities; and integrating strategic planning with innovation management methods.