@article{Lettl2006UsersRadical, title = {Users’ contributions to radical innovation: evidence from four cases in the field of medical equipment technology }, author = {Christopher Lettl and Cornelius Herstatt and Hans Georg Gemuenden}, journal = {R&D Management}, number = 3, pages = {251-272}, volume = 36, year = 2006, abstract = {This paper focuses on contributions of users in early phases of radical innovation projects. In a multiple case study analysis in the field of medical equipment technology, we identify characteristics of users who contribute substantially to the development of radical innovations by being their inventors and (co)-developers. These innovative users have high motivation to seek new solutions, possess a diverse set of competencies, and are embedded in a supportive environment. We furthermore observe that they play an entrepreneurial role as they establish and organize the required innovation networks. These innovation networks are needed to transform the users’ radically new concepts into first physical prototypes and marketable products. The study highlights how manufacturing firms can benefit from innovative and entrepreneurial users in the early phases of radical innovation projects. }, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/20e29df466045a36fbed72ef31dbe8a68/callagialla}, keywords = {innovation open radical CIC} } @article{Martins2004VirtualTeams, title = {Virtual Teams: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?}, author = {Luis L. Martins and Lucy L. Gilson and M. Travis Maynard}, journal = {Journal of Management}, number = 6, pages = 2004, volume = 30, year = {805-835}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6W59-4CVR45D-1/1/08b95ce009a2ccaf73e807c8d0aaa12e}, abstract = {In this paper, we review the research on virtual teams in an effort to assess the state of the literature. We start with an examination of the definitions of virtual teams used and propose an integrative definition that suggests that all teams may be defined in terms of their extent of virtualness. Next, we review findings related to team inputs, processes, and outcomes, and identify areas of agreement and inconsistency in the literature on virtual teams. Based on this review, we suggest avenues for future research, including methodological and theoretical considerations that are important to advancing our understanding of virtual teams. }, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2873a9bc82b8f8650bc390d9b67765c93/callagialla}, keywords = {Virtual CIC InnoResearch teams} } @article{Dodgson:2006, title = {The Role of Technology in the Shift Towards Open Innovation}, author = {Mark Dodgson and David Gann and Ammon Salter}, journal = {R{\&}D Management}, number = 3, pages = {333--346}, volume = 36, year = 2006, url = {http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9310.2006.00429.x}, description = {Open Innovation}, abstract = {As with all new ideas, the concept of Open Innovation requires extensive empirical investigation, testing and development. This paper analyzes Procter and Gamble’s ‘Connect and Develop’ strategy as a case study of the major organizational and technological changes associated with open innovation. It argues that although some of the organizational changes accompanying open innovation are beginning to be described in the literature, more analysis is warranted into the ways technological changes have facilitated open innovation strategies, particularly related to new product development. Information and communications technologies enable the exchange of distributed sources of information in the open innovation process. The case study shows that furthermore a suite of new technologies for data mining, simulation, prototyping and visual representation, what we call ‘innovation technology’, help to support open innovation in Procter and Gamble. The paper concludes with a suggested research agenda for furthering understanding of the role played by and consequences of this technology.}, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/219f2830247e7f8e045a9d98097f83882/callagialla}, keywords = {open innovation OI CIC} } @article{InnoKoopIFF, title = {Innovation durch Kooperationen: Eine Bestandsaufnahme des Innovationsverhaltens in KMU}, author = {Holger Seidel and Joerg von Garrel and Rolf Walter}, journal = {wissenschaftsmanagement}, note = {gelegentlicher Gedankenaustausch => regelmäßiger Informationsaustausch => Kollaboration => Kooperation}, number = 1, pages = {26-32}, volume = 14, year = 2008, description = {FhG IFF in Magdeburg ein bisschen zu Innovationsverhalten}, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2a4e457ddeafc6691d4888931c55d435e/callagialla}, keywords = {Innovation kmu innovationsverhaltens CIC Kooperationen} } @article{Granovetter:1973p66, title = {The Strength of Weak Ties}, author = {Mark Granovetter}, journal = {The American Journal of Sociology}, month = {May}, year = 1973, url = {http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0002-9602(197305)78:6%253C1360:TSOWT%253E2.0.CO;2-E}, pmid = {13513140541979728119related:95ihLLpRiLsJ}, added = {2007-06-11 17:22:07 +0200}, rating = {0}, uri = {papers://C3B117CD-23C4-4854-9426-AC96AFB113DA/Paper/p66}, url = {file://localhost/Users/bertilhatt/Documents/Papers/Granovetter/1973/Granovetter%201973%20The%20American%20Journal%20of%20Sociology.pdf}, modified = {2008-03-13 14:35:35 +0100}, description = {from CIC to OpR}, abstract = {The Strength of Weak Ties. Mark S. Granovetter. The American Journal of Sociology, Vol. 78, No. 6, 1360-1380. May, 1973. The Strength of Weak Ties Mark S. Granovetter Johns Hopkins University Analysis }, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/26a686ea078cb33e1521b17b82932b6bc/callagialla}, keywords = {strong OpenResearch weak network CIC ties social} } @book{Koch2008, title = {Enterprise 2.0 - Planung, Einführung und erfolgreicher Einsatz von Social Software in Unternehmen}, address = {München}, author = {Michael Koch and Alexander Richter}, publisher = {Oldenbourg}, year = 2008, url = {http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/3486585789/communixx}, entrytype = {book}, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2549640911e8f3f9bdea0491691445a90/callagialla}, keywords = {OpenResearch CIC} } @article{1277642, title = {Enabling Customer-Centricity Using Wikis and the Wiki Way}, address = {Armonk, NY, USA}, author = {Christian Wagner and Ann Majchrzak}, journal = {Journal of Management Information Systems}, number = 3, pages = {17-43}, publisher = {M. E. Sharpe, Inc.}, volume = 23, year = {06-7}, url = {http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1277640.1277642&coll=GUIDE&dl=GUIDE}, issn = {0742-1222}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2753/MIS0742-1222230302}, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/276b861085cd8d6a485e9b2cdd14590f0/callagialla}, keywords = {wikis OpenResearch CIC} } @article{Luthje.2004, title = {The Lead User Method: an Outline of Empirical Findings and Issues for Future Research}, author = {Christian Lüthje and Cornelius Herstatt}, journal = {R&D Management}, number = 5, pages = {553-568}, volume = 34, year = 2004, issn = {0033-6807}, abstract = {In order to reduce the risks of failure usually associated with NPD, leading companies such as 3M, HILTI, or Johnson&Johnson are increasingly working with so-called Lead Users. Their identification and involvement is supported by the Lead User method– a multi stage approach aiming to generate innovative new product concepts and to enhance the effectiveness of cross-functional innovation teams. While the Lead User method is frequently cited in the literature, yet, there are only limited attempts to comprehensively discuss how this approach is embedded in theories and empirical findings of innovation and marketing research. Therefore the Lead User method is in the focus of the present paper, both with respect to its theoretical foundation and its implementation into the innovation management system. First, empirical research on user innovations is reviewed to clarify the theoretical foundation of the Lead User method. Second the attention is drawn to the Lead User practice by discussing the various process steps of this specific approach on the basis of two applications of the method. Based on this discussion, we outline open questions related with the practical implementation of the Lead User method in order to start an agenda for future research. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of R & D Management is the property of Blackwell Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) In order to reduce the risks of failure usually associated with NPD, leading companies such as 3M, HILTI, or Johnson&Johnson are increasingly working with so-called Lead Users. Their identification and involvement is supported by the Lead User method– a multi stage approach aiming to generate innovative new product concepts and to enhance the effectiveness of cross-functional innovation teams. While the Lead User method is frequently cited in the literature, yet, there are only limited attempts to comprehensively discuss how this approach is embedded in theories and empirical findings of innovation and marketing research. Therefore the Lead User method is in the focus of the present paper, both with respect to its theoretical foundation and its implementation into the innovation management system. First, empirical research on user innovations is reviewed to clarify the theoretical foundation of the Lead User method. Second the attention is drawn to the Lead User practice by discussing the various process steps of this specific approach on the basis of two applications of the method. Based on this discussion, we outline open questions related with the practical implementation of the Lead User method in order to start an agenda for future research. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of R & D Management is the property of Blackwell Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts)}, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/29c3e2a7669aa99cfc006995995f67158/callagialla}, keywords = {Research, research, forecastingTECHNOLOGICAL Industrial TECHNOLOGICAL transfer, NEW innovationsTECHNOLOGY products CIC management PRODUCT MARKETING} } @article{Franke.2006, title = {Finding Commercially Attractive User Innovations: A Test of Lead-User Theory}, author = {Nikolaus Franke and Eric Von Hippel and Martin Schreier}, journal = {Journal of Product Innovation Management}, number = 4, pages = {301-315}, volume = 23, year = 2006, issn = {0737-6782}, abstract = {Firms and governments are increasingly interested in learning to exploit the value of lead-user innovations for commercial advantage. Improvements to lead-user theory are needed to inform and to guide these efforts. The present study empirically tests and confirms the basic tenets of lead-user theory. It also uncovers some new refinements and related practical applications. Using a sample of users and user–innovators drawn from the extreme sport of kite surfing, an analysis was made of the relationship between the commercial attractiveness of innovations developed by users and the intensity of the lead-user characteristics those users display. A first empirical analysis is provided of the independent effects of its two key component variables. In the empirical study of user modifications to kite-surfing equipment, it was found that both components independently contribute to identifying commercially attractive user innovations. Component 1, the high expected-benefits dimension, predicts innovation likelihood, and component 2, the ahead of the trend dimension, predicts both the commercial attractiveness of a given set of user-developed innovations and innovation likelihood due to a newly proposed innovation supply side effect. It was concluded that the component variables in the lead-user definition are indeed independent dimensions, so neither can be dropped without loss of information—an important matter for lead-user theory. It also was found that adding measures of users' local resources can improve the ability of the lead-user construct to identify commercially attractive innovations under some conditions. The findings reported here have practical as well as theoretical import. Product modification and development has been found to be a relatively common user behavior in many fields. Thus, from 10 to nearly 40 percent of users report having modified or developed a product for in-house use in the case of industrial products or for personal use... ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Journal of Product Innovation Management is the property of Blackwell Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) Firms and governments are increasingly interested in learning to exploit the value of lead-user innovations for commercial advantage. Improvements to lead-user theory are needed to inform and to guide these efforts. The present study empirically tests and confirms the basic tenets of lead-user theory. It also uncovers some new refinements and related practical applications. Using a sample of users and user–innovators drawn from the extreme sport of kite surfing, an analysis was made of the relationship between the commercial attractiveness of innovations developed by users and the intensity of the lead-user characteristics those users display. A first empirical analysis is provided of the independent effects of its two key component variables. In the empirical study of user modifications to kite-surfing equipment, it was found that both components independently contribute to identifying commercially attractive user innovations. Component 1, the high expected-benefits dimension, predicts innovation likelihood, and component 2, the ahead of the trend dimension, predicts both the commercial attractiveness of a given set of user-developed innovations and innovation likelihood due to a newly proposed innovation supply side effect. It was concluded that the component variables in the lead-user definition are indeed independent dimensions, so neither can be dropped without loss of information—an important matter for lead-user theory. It also was found that adding measures of users' local resources can improve the ability of the lead-user construct to identify commercially attractive innovations under some conditions. The findings reported here have practical as well as theoretical import. Product modification and development has been found to be a relatively common user behavior in many fields. Thus, from 10 to nearly 40 percent of users report having modified or developed a product for in-house use in the case of industrial products or for personal use... ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Journal of Product Innovation Management is the property of Blackwell Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts)}, biburl = {http://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2b99c2910fc21b9a1f2d6ee54dedec37c/callagialla}, keywords = {MARKETING innovations Methodology COMMERCIAL KITE management, NEW CIC products, RESOURCE strategy, surfing, TECHNOLOGICAL} }