Description
This book provides a roadmap for successful implementation of innovation for organizations working as subcontractors or suppliers for the federal government. With a focus on the federal sector, it details tools and processes that can make significant improvements in how the federal sector handles innovation opportunities. Presenting insights that can help readers bridge the gap between supplier and customer, the book includes many examples and a case study that illustrate the application of the methodology. It also includes process flowcharts, tools, and strategies for innovation within an agency or organization.
Table of Contents
Innovation: A Combination of Perspectives. Cultural and Environmental Influences on Innovation. Dynamic Capabilities: The Power of Innovation. Needs and Requirements: How to Initiate Sustained Successful Innovation. Organizational Assessment: Is the Organization Ready for Innovation? Organizational Diagnostics: Through the Looking Glass. Innovation Strategies: Design for Success. Selecting an Innovation Project: Projects that Add Lasting Value. Leading Innovation Project Success: From Concept to Reality. The Federal Government: 2015 and Beyond.
