Soili Nystén-Haarala

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES OF A SYSTEM INTEGRATOR IN INNOVATION NETWORKS

The paper describes findings from a multiple case study about the innovation management challenges of a system integrator (SI) whose operation is characterized by a high demand of innovation and whose focus of integration capabilities is, accordingly, changing from component assembly to knowledge integration. The study involved six diverse case firms, and it applied the methodology of qualitative research. Innovation networks orchestrated by the SI were categorized, according to the way in which knowledge and intellectual property (IP) were explored and exploited in the network, to sourcing (transaction) and co-creation types of networks. The research question of the study was, what aspects of sourcing networks and of co-creation networks support or hinder networked innovation from the viewpoint of a SI and innovation management? After iteratively addressing the lessons learned from literature and empirical case findings, sets of supporting and hindering aspects were presented as implications of the study.

Workbook for Opening Innovation:Bridging Networked Business, Intellectual Property and Contracting

Workbook for Opening Innovation ia Bridging Networked Business, Intellectual Property and Contracting focuses on the implementation of phenomena, theories and ideas presented in the book Bazaar of Opportunities for New Business Development ia Bridging Networked Innovation, Intellectual Property and Business . In these two books we go beyond the paradigm of open innovation and underline the variety of opportunities that firms may have in innovation and new business development with external actors. This workbook presents practical tools for managers to utilize so that they are better prepared for innovation with external actors and, accordingly, they can then successfully implement open and networked innovation in their business. The workbook includes a guide for collaboration within networked innovation and business, a guide for making IP strategy, and a guide for contracting (including checklists supporting the contracting). Contents: Introduction: Introduction Opening Innovation Networked Business: Networked Business Environment Description of Collaboration Models in Networked Business Guide for Collaboration within Networked Business IP Strategy: Description of IP Strategy Guide for Making IP Strategy Practices and Actions: Methods of Knowledge Protection The Contracting Process Contractual Check-lists Readership: Business and R&D managers, IP managers, legal counsels, business and innovation management researchers. Key Features: The book gives practical guidance for managers on the implementation of open and networked innovation in business The book includes guides for collaboration, IP strategy, and contracting within networked innovation and business The book combines networked business management, intellectual property management and contracting perspectives in a manner required for real business life