Innovating at the Edge

by Tim Jones

Overview

*Shows how to improve performance, adopt and adapt new ideas to embed them within your organization

*International case studies from leading edge companies including Amazon, Dyson, Nike and Nokia

*Combines theory and practice to show how to emulate the success of the leaders in contemporary innovation practice

All organizations who are looking to improve performance through embracing new ideas, work in new ways, create new products and services, challenge the status quo or redefine their existing business environment have much to gain from this book. 'Innovating at the Edge' not only provides readers with an informed understanding of the latest developments in innovation practice but also presents them with the bigger picture. This enables them to determine how to build these advances into overall development of their own innovation capabilities and how to capitalize on the benefits available to them.

Author Biography: Tim Jones is Principal of the consulting firm Innovaro, London, UK

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080495408
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Publication date:	05/09/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	350
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

Author profile
Preface
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction - 10 innovation myths
Why innovate?
Evolution of Innovation Capability - Innovation capability and the leading edge
Phase 1: putting the basics in place
Product strategy
Regional strategy
Regional products
Quality
Project selection
Stage gates
Product champions
Technology transfer
Phase 2: globalization and acceleration
Core competencies
Global products
Brand significance
Speed to market
Fuzzy gates
Matrix organizations
Supplier partnerships
Phase 3: focus and integration
R & D integration
Mass customization
Innovation integration
Launch management
Continuous process
Knowledge management
Competitor collaboration
Summary
Innovating at the edge - The edge today
Market breakers
Product personalization
Values recognition
Patent pooling
Investment integration
Virtual collaboration
Brand exploitation
The next wave
Embedding innovation - Embedding innovation
Evaluation
Focus
Design
Implementation
Review
Conclusion
Resources
Index.

Editorial Reviews

'An exciting and valuable book on how companies can embed innovation in their organizations. Drawing on a wealth of examples, Innovating at the Edge demonstrates compelling insights into the role of innovation in today's leading companies. Tim Jones provides practical advice that managers in both large and small companies can use to implement the latest innovation practices in their organizations'.
Stephen Todd, Principal, Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath

'This book is unique in effectively providing a "How to.." for the business capabilities that drive innovation, a complete picture'
Richard James, Director, Reuters Business Insight

A practical and approachable book for the innovation practitioner, it spans the issues from ideas generation through to delivery and review'
Julia H Lofthouse CEng, Innovation Project Manager, Uniqema

'Clearly show that although there's no quick fix solution, all companies can build the capabilities and culture necessary to drive more innovative growth. The rich mix of case studies provides lessons for all - if people share a vision, the right incentives, commercial rigour and a broad enough market radar to explore beyond traditional boundaries they're on the right journey'
David Stead, Director, Portfolio Management & Development, KPMG

'An essential insight into the issues driving innovation in today's business environment'
Terry Goodwin, Director, Product & Market Development, Corus Colors

'In an easily readable format, this British consultant organizes his message into three major parts.....his pragmatic insights are coupled with critical incidents of companies who manage to succeed on the leading edge of their markets. The author unveils a blueprint for a futuristic corporation or association to build the capabilities and culture that keep them ahead of their peers.
Philip R Harris, management psychologist, USA

I cannot recommend this fantastic new book by Dr Tim Jones highly enough. In elegant and unpretentious language he gently guides the reader through the latest developments in an admirably wide range of fields, from industry and finance to sport and commerce.
Amazon reviewer

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