Innovation Management

This successful textbook offers a highly readable text alongside an engaging mix of theory, case studies and pedagogical features. Covering both managerial and strategic elements of the innovation process, the authors utilise the pentathlon framework to improve performance in both service and manufacturing firms. caters for both MBA and undergraduate students alike, as well as offering an essential perspective for postgraduate students and practitioners.>

Préface
Structured around the authors' unique Innovation Pentathlon framework, this textbook is the go-to resource for students determined to understand the complex field of innovation management in today's ever-changing world.

Auteur
Keith Goffin is Professor of Innovation and New Product Development at Cranfield School of Management, UK. Rick Mitchell is Visiting Professor of Innovation Management at Cranfield School of Management, UK, and RAE Visiting Professor of Innovation in the Engineering Department at Cambridge University, UK.

Résumé
Managing innovation is like competing in an Olympic Pentathlonexcellent performance in one sport will not win you the medal. Top performance in five key areasideation, prioritization, implementation, strategy, and people and organizationis essential to success in today's ever-changing business landscape.

Structured around the authors' original Innovation Pentathlon framework, this textbook covers not only what innovation is, but why it is important and how it can be managed. Built upon the authors' extensive experience and with case studies covering companies from Tetley Tea to Singapore Airlines, this is a vital resource for students aiming to succeed in both their academic and professional lives.

New to this edition:
Embedded critical reflections on all aspects of management combined with practical 'management recommendations', ensuring the textbook is highly relevant to current practicing managers while preparing students for their management careers post-study.
Extended chapter on innovation management in the service industries to reflect the increased importance of this sector.

With a careful balance of both theory and practice, an improved structure and a new and updated companion website, this is the essential companion for upper-level undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students of innovation management.

Contenu

1. Understanding Innovation and Innovation Management
2. Innovation in Context
3. Service Innovation
4. Developing an Innovation Strategy
5. Generating Innovative Ideas
6. Selecting the Innovation Portfolio
7. Implementing Innovations
8. People, Culture and Organization
9. Innovation-Performance and Capability