July 29, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Please visit the link below to view a powerpoint presentation on “Innovations for Sustainability: Integrating Stakeholders into the Innovation Process”, moderated by Michele Arouch and Marianne Esders.
May 20, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
This workshop focused upon methods and roles for stakeholders to contribute and integrate into an organization’s innovation development strategy. Integral to the process, innovation generation from four stakeholder sectors was identified as the main contributor to the process. These contributing sectors include public authorities such as the Market Arena, the Government, Universities or other Research Institutes, and Civil Society and other Non-Government Organizations.
Four primary steps for sustainability innovation were also identified within each of these sectors including Idea Generation, Research and Development, Market introduction, and Market Dispersion.
The workshop also explored the importance of selecting the correct stakeholders at the opportune time, and it was determined that innovation cannot take place without the support of multiple stakeholders. It was also noted that isolated R&D efforts are largely unable to attain market success without the support of stakeholders, emphasizing that the innovation process is a collaborative effort that not only relies on eternal stakeholder integration, but also, internal integration of functions and top management commitment.
May 7, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Abstract: The author of this article looks to evaluate how ecological innovation is related to the processes in which it can be applied. The author takes current innovation concepts and applies them to sustainable innovation in various categories. Such categories include “a new product, new process, new market, new way of organizing the business or new sources of supply”. This article is helpful in understanding those processes and how their applications vary in different circumstances.
May 7, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Abstract: This is an analysis of research done by two companies in Spain. The researchers wanted to know how a company can better implement the views of the stakeholders in the organization to the sustainable innovation process. This case, in my opinion, deals more with the research, however it does give some good incites into how to implement desired change within an organization.
May 7, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Abstract: This article illustrates the importance of having environmental values imbedded within a companies core values. This article illustrates the successes of one company, “Cascades”, and how they implemented ‘green’ values into their organization. This company is a paper company, and they have made many advancements in order to increase the environmental safety of their products. The article also delves into why such innovations were important to the company. This innovation process has four steps, as discussed in the article.
May 7, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Abstract: This article reviews a manager’s impacts on the sustainable innovation process. It illustrates how positive management styles (those who are encouraging, charismatic, etc.) increases the functionality of the sustainability innovation processes implemented within the organization. This particular research was done in the Dutch building sector. It concludes that a manager will not be successful if they don’t combine knowledge and their management style.
May 1, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Innovation and Global Sustainable Growth. Paper presented at the Business and Insdustry Advisory Committee (BIAC) Consultation with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Ministers, London, England.
This paper cites investment and trade as innovation drivers and identifies best practices for industries and services within various sectors to become more sustainable through innovation. Showcasing a wide variety of ideas, this effort illustrates the effectiveness innovation provides to bolster economic development. The ideas outlined also provide an effective tool to alter mindsets and behaviors in an effort to reduce the fear of change and motivate the development of future innovation campaigns.
May 1, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Bossink, B (2007) Leadership for Sustainable Innovation, International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, 6(2), 135-149.
In an illustration of methods used for generating sustainable innovation, this article discusses the Environmental Manager’s style on the innovation processes. Several Dutch projects are planned and the various leadership styles are tracked and results of their effectiveness are measured and critiqued.
May 1, 2009 by Brian Butler | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
Maxwell, D., Sheate, M., & van der Vorst, R. (2003, October 27-28). Sustainable Innovation in Product and Service Development. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference, Towards Sustainable Product Design 8, Imperial College, London, England.
This paper introduces a method for creating sustainable innovation through a combination of traditional Sustainable Product Development approaches including additional efforts (Sustainable Product and Service Development) within the product supply chain. Industry case examples illustrate how this approach facilitates innovation and business benefits, and removes barriers such as; lack of focus on functionality, on product supply and value chains, integration of common language and terminology.
March 31, 2009 by AROMAKE AFIEGBE | Filed under: Generating Sustainability Innovation [4]
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