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Business models are designed and operated in a specific environment. Developing a good understanding of this environment helps you conceive better, more informed and likely more competitive business models. Read the rest of this entry »
How Leading Firms Use Open Innovation
Many CEOs see collaboration as key to their success with innovation. They know they cannot achieve their innovation targets using internal resources alone. So they look outside for other organisations to partner with. A good example is Mercedes and Swatch who collaborated to produce the Smart car. When Mercedes wanted to produce an innovative town car they did not choose another automobile manufacturer – they partnered with a fashion watch maker. Each brought dissimilar skills and experiences to the team. Read the rest of this entry »
This study illustrates the financial impact of using InnoCentive Challenges for open innovation in the research and development department of a large consumer products organization. Read the rest of this entry »
Today I have ‘opened up’ the first draft of the first part of my thesis – the Introduction chapter. I created this blog for reasons previously stated. This chapter can be seen as the research proposal of my thesis. Read the rest of this entry »
McKinsey & Company has recently published a report with the title “And the winner is…” reviewing the current academic and business literature on prize-based innovation. The report is also partly based on a number of case studies from companies and governmental organization practicing such strategies in different forms. Read the rest of this entry »
The Role of the Business Model in Capturing Value from Innovation: Evidence from Xerox Corporation’s Technology Spinoff Companies
By Henry Chesbrough and Richard S. Rosenbloom Read the rest of this entry »
Keeping current updates on this Blog will help me with the process of writing my thesis. My reasons on the chosen process (/vehicle) are the following: Read the rest of this entry »
How can I get relevant input/feedback on my thesis – findings and progression? That was the question I asked myself when starting the process of writing my graduation thesis for Technology Management. Read the rest of this entry »
Designing Open Innovation Business Models 