Crowdsourcing innovation – what potential contributors should consider
The crowdsourcing paradox - Individuals that act as providers of knowledge need to exchange (codified and tacit) solution information to attract seekers and develop a solution, while they need to protect their knowledge base from unwanted knowledge leakages and...
Read moreTool Fingerprinting: Characterising Management Tools
Management tools and techniques such as roadmapping, portfolio management methods and scenario planning are considered useful for a variety of business issues, but there is a need for a more stable approach.
Read moreTechnology roadmapping – a framework for evolution and revolution – a review
A ‘fast-start’ method for technology roadmapping discussed in this paper, provides a means for improved understanding of the architecture of roadmaps and for rapidly initiating roadmapping in a variety of organizational contexts, says Clare Farruk
Read moreDeveloping industrially relevant strategic technology management toolkits – a review
The collaborative industrial-academic development of management toolkits is still a novel concept, writes Clare Farrukh. She introduces a paper that discusses the potential of these tools. Key principles for developing industrially relevant strategic technology management toolkits Kerr, Farrukh, Phaal...
Read moreMaking asymmetric partnerships work
Bringing together start-ups and established firms in mutually beneficial partnerships seems an obvious solution. However, research shows that making such asymmetric partnerships work can be problematic. Here are five ways to increase the chances of success.
Read moreHow do you gain consumer trust in artificial intelligence?
Professor Ellen Enkel explored trust in two dimensions: trust in technology and trust in the innovating firm to understand the relationship between humans and automation. She identifies the factors essential for reducing perceived risk.
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