{"product_id":"the-innovation-wave-meeting-the-corporate-challenge-hardback-9780470847428","title":"The Innovation Wave; Meeting the Corporate Challenge (Hardback) 9780470847428","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Innovation Wave\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMeeting the Corporate Challenge\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBettina von Stamm (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470847428, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 November 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.482 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFocusing on the future challenges companies face in being continously innovative, this book is based on a combination of world class talks given at the Innovation Exchange (IE) conference in November 2001. Through interviews with various companies, the book identifies the best and worst practices in innovation strategy. Three main topics are discussed in detail: trends, challenges, and paradoxes. Utilizing practical and academic knowledge, with a strong reliance on real-world applicability, the book will help readers build innovation performance into their companies.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements.  \u003cp\u003eSink or swim - Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Gauging the sea - understanding where we are.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do we mean by innovation?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe current status of innovation - a view from the Innovation Exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is the only constant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrivers of change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchor points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Rising tides - establishing an urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rapids of change - Gary Hamel, Strategos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchor points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Fishing where the fish are - the need to focus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy and vision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing a brand a lifeline - P-Y. Gerbeau, former CEO of the Millennium Dome in London.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContext and constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking on water - how to win by breaking the rules - Costas Markides, London Business School.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of communication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe issue of measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchor points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Riding the wave - how to make it happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere ideas come from.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreak waves - make the most of them - Gareth Jones, formerly Head of Human Resources at the BBC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of market research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom concept to implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA note on processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to infusing innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping innovation afloat - innovation as a cycle of tension and tranquillity - Stephen Moon, GlaxoSmithKline, and Ben Bryant, London Business School.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchor points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Riding on the crest of the wave - how to stay on top.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the fish and aligning the fleet - making innovation an everyday capability - Jens Maier and Ian Owen, Zurich Financial Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the human resource (HR) department.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnchor points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Endless as the sea - innovation challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovation paradoxes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture innovation challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal comment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278036365592,"sku":"9780470847428","price":38.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470847428.jpg?v=1781457072","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-innovation-wave-meeting-the-corporate-challenge-hardback-9780470847428","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}