Search for dissertations about: "problems of innovation"

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2. 1. Innovation Enablers and Their Importance for Innovation Teams

   Author : Mikael Johnsson; Tobias Larsson; Monica Bordegoni; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation team; Innovation group; Cross-functional; Multi-funtional; Innovation enabler; Innovation process; Group development; Facilitator; Competence;

   Abstract : The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of factors that enable innovation teams to conduct agile innovation work in an industrial context. The background and reason for this research are not only that innovation is necessary for companies that want to stay in business, but also that these companies need to increase the speed of their innovation work to stay competitive. READ MORE

4. 2. Striving for meaning - a study of innovation processes

   Author : Åsa Öberg; Yvonne Eriksson; Roberto Verganti; Koenraad Debackere; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; meaning; interpreting; innovation process; hermeneutics; exposing; criticising; mening; tolkande; innovations processer; hermeneutik; blottlägga; kritiskt förhållningssätt; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : Traditionally, innovation processes have often focused on creatively solving problems with the help of new technology or business models. However, when describing products in terms of function or visual appearance, the reflection on a less visible dimension, the product meaning, is left out. READ MORE

5. 3. Innovation jams as vehicles for innovation

   Author : Anne Elerud-Tryde; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; search process; collective innovation practice; innovation management; innovation jam; internal stakeholders;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the emerging phenomenon of the innovation jam, and its use by large firms. Innovation jams allow firms to engage with new actors (e.g. employees, customers, lead users) across company and geographical boundaries, and to direct innovative activity in novel ways. READ MORE

6. 4. Decision making in innovation : understanding selection and prioritizaiton of development projects

   Author : Ernesto Gutiérrez; Margareta Norell Bergendahl; KTH; []
   Keywords : decision making; innovation; product development; project selection; project portfolio management; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : This thesis has its origin in empirical evidence. Some Swedish companies claimed that despite having plenty of proposals for developing new products, they experienced problems when choosing from all those alternatives. READ MORE

7. 5. Managing open innovation in process industries

   Author : David Rönnberg Sjödin; Martin Sköld; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Open Innovation; Collaborative Development; Process Industries; Buyer-Supplier Relationships; Process Equipment; Lifecycle Stages; Stage-Gate; Entreprenörskap och innovation; Entrepreneurship and Innovation;

   Abstract : The concept of open innovation has received increased attention among practitioners as well as in academia in recent years. It provides a conceptual platform for understanding how external sources of knowledge drive internal growth. READ MORE