Original ideas start in a persons mind, but the environment where they operate is crucial for the capture and development of these ideas. Equally important is the interaction with others in developing and evaluating ideas, as a brilliant idea only influences the world if it is put into use.

This book hopes to inspire the team leader, innovation manager or research group leader. It deals with the delicate balance of managing and controlling intellectual property in a collaborative environment. Insights on how new inventions can be evaluated are offered. Following the whole cycle of innovation from a creative idea to where a product or service can be put on the market, examples illustrate how an innovative environment can be created and maintained. Strategies and solutions based on the science of team development are presented and leadership models for the different phases of group development are provided.

The book will be of interest to researchers, academics, product developers, entrepreneurs, and advanced students in the fields of technology and innovation management and entrepreneurship and small business management but also for leadership.

About the Author

Elis Carlstroem is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University and a Senior Advisor of Innovations Technology Transfer at Chalmers Industriteknik, Sweden.

Reviews

"An essential read for anyone needing to foster innovation in an increasingly competitive landscape." - Mario Hayek Dean, Texas A&M University, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9781032078137
Author Elis Carlstroem
Format Hardback
Page Count 134
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g