Innovating at the Edge

by Tim Jones

Overview

Shows how to improve performance, adopt and adapt new ideas to embed them within your organizationInternational case studies from leading edge companies including Amazon, Dyson, Nike and NokiaCombines theory and practice to show how to emulate the success of the leaders in contemporary innovation practice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136395345
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/04/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	350
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Tim Jones

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Ten Innovation Myths; Chapter 2 Why Innovate?; Part 1 Evolution of Innovation Capability; Chapter 3 Phase 1: Putting the Basics in Place; Chapter 4 Phase 2: Globalization and Acceleration; Chapter 5 Phase 3: Focus and Integration; Part 2 Innovating at the edge; Chapter 6 The Edge Today; Chapter 7 Market Breakers; Chapter 8 Product Personalization; Chapter 9 Values Recognition; Chapter 10 Patent Pooling; Chapter 11 Investment Integration; Chapter 12 Virtual Collaboration; Chapter 13 Brand Exploitation; Chapter 14 The Next Wave; Part 3 Focus and Integration; Chapter 15 Embedding Innovation; Chapter 16 Evaluation – Finding the Start Point; Chapter 17 Focus; Chapter 18 Design – Planning Action; Chapter 19 Implementation – Concepts are not Solutions; Chapter 20 Review – How Did It Go?; Conclusion and Resources; Chapter 21 Conclusion; Chapter 22 Resources;

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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