E-Book, Englisch, 270 Seiten
E-Book, Englisch, 270 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-4987-2158-5
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
The book details proven tools and processes that can make significant improvements in how the federal sector handles opportunities for innovation. It introduces the authors’ transformational innovation approach that is easy to implement. The N2OVATE™ process, selects the best innovation value-driven projects for implementation.
Presenting insights that can help readers bridge the gap between the shareholder, stakeholder, and customer, the book includes descriptive examples and a case study that illustrate the application of the N2OVATE™ methodology. It explains what it takes to achieve sustained innovation success within the federal sector and includes numerous easy-to-follow assessments, process flowcharts, tools, and strategies for achieving sustained innovation success within any government agency or organization.
The book guides you through the innovation process, from assessment to strategy to project implementation. It not only tells you what to do, but also how to do it. Seamless, robust, and reliable technology coupled with a proper innovation management approach can provide the mechanism for sustained innovation success. After reading this book, you will better understand what it takes to increase your innovation opportunity outcome while reducing waste, inefficiencies, and ineffectiveness.
Zielgruppe
Managers and employees working in the federal sector; managers who work for defense contractors and subcontractors; government subcontractors and suppliers; state and local governments; consultants.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Why This Book Is Necessary
Introduction
Why Innovation Is Such a Difficult Goal to Achieve
Ongoing Research
Culture and the Environment
Dynamic Capabilities
Requirements
Assessment
Strategies for Innovation
Innovation Process Management
Incremental Innovation
Summary
Innovation: A Combination of Perspectives
Introduction
Coalescence/Combination
Opinions: Expanding the Definition of Innovation
A Research Study
Background
Summarizing the Results
The Contribution of Satisfaction
Needs (Requirements) Satisfaction
User (Customer) Satisfaction
The Amalgamation of Choices
The Importance of Information
The Influence of Judgment
Knowledge
Experiences
Performance
Inclusion
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Cultural and Environmental Influences on Innovation
Introduction
Large-Scale Cultural Influences: Individual Perspective
National Cultures
Ethnicities (Diversity?)
Organizational Cultures
Type of Government (Political System) Influences
Affiliate Cultures
Family
Peers (Friends)
Estimating the Effect of Culture on Innovation
Culture and the Environment
Use of Alliances in the Public Domain
A Leader’s Role in Creating a Culture of Innovation
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Dynamic Capabilities: The Power of Innovation
Introduction
Dynamic Capabilities
Dynamic Capabilities and the Leader
A Case for Process Mapping
Benefits of Process Mapping for Innovation
Lean Concepts
Cause and Effect
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Needs and Requirements: How to Initiate Sustained Successful Innovation
Introduction
Requirements, Core Competency, and Mission Set Definition
Acquiring Capabilities and Addressing Capability Gaps
The Defense Acquisition System
Joint Capabilities and Integration Development System
Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process
Managing the Complexities of the DAS, JCIDS, and PPBE Relationship
Sequestration
JCIDS and the Requirements Generation Process
Systemic Leadership Challenges within the Requirements Definition Process
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignment
Organizational Assessment: Is the Organization Ready for Innovation?
Introduction
Organizational Evaluation
Initial Assessment: Organizational Readiness for Innovation
Interpretation
Actions
Evaluating Innovation Success
Interpretation
Actions
Evaluating Agency and Organizational Culture
Assessing the Work Environment
Interpretation
Actions
Innovation Readiness
Step 1: Needs (Requirements) and New Ideas
Step 2: Nominate and Normalize
Step 3: Objectify and Operationalize
Step 4: Verify and Validate
Step 5: Align and Adapt
Step 6: Track and Transfer Performance
Step 7: Evaluate and Execute
Scoring
Interpretation
Actions
N2OVATE™ IR Proficiency
Assessment of Needs (Requirements) and Values
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Organizational Diagnostics: Through the Looking Glass
Introduction
Why Perform Diagnostics?
Diagnostic Elements
Situational Analysis
Environmental Scan
Active Data (Information) Sources
Passive Data (Information) Sources
Summarize the Information
Assessment
Building a Profile
Causal Inquiry
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Innovation Strategies: Design for Success
Introduction
Organizational Scale
Existing Strategies
Innovation Strategy Types
Strategy 1: Ad Hoc
Strategy 2: Supplier Based
Strategy 3: Directive Driven
Strategy 4: R&D Emphasis
Strategy 5: Science Based
Strategy 6: No Strategy
Mission, Vision, and Purpose Statements
Compatibility with Organizational Outcomes and Functions
Constructing an Innovation Strategy
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis
Assembling the Strategy
Persistence
Implementing an Innovation Strategy
Success Factors
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Selecting an Innovation Project: Projects that Add Lasting Value
Introduction
Step 1: Assessment
Step 2: Normalize and Nominate
Step 3: Objectify and Operationalize
Step 4: Validate and Verify
Step 5: Adaptation and Alignment
Acceptance of Change
Step 6: Tabulate and Track Performance
Step 7: Execute and Evaluate
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
Leading Innovation Project Success: From Concept to Reality
Introduction
The Impact of Innovation
Macroinnovation
Microinnovation
Implementing a Successful Project
Scenario 1: Incremental Improvement
Scenario 2: Replacement
Summary
Discussion Questions
Assignments
The Federal Government: 2015 and Beyond
Introduction
Summary
References
Index
