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The selection of a process that is relevant and appropriate for a company’s specific context and requirements is important. Note that finding the right process might require some time and experimentation – and that what is right today may not be right tomorrow.

Processes should be linked to company strategy and a process should be a means to an end, not the end in itself. They should be simple and easy to use. Processes can only help to facilitate innovation, not make it happen.

Processes that should be considered in the context of innovation include,

  • Idea Management
  • New Product Development
  • Portfolio Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Market Research
  • Communication
  • Measurement

 
 
  The following readings might be useful:
   
  Revolutionizing product development: Quantum Leaps in Speed, Efficiency, and Quality.  
    by Clark, Kim and Steven Wheelwright more info  
  Product design, practical methods for the systematic development of new products.
 
    by Baxter, Mike more info  
  Developing products in half the time    
    by Smith, P.G. and Reinertsen, D.G. more info  
  The complete idiot's guide to new product development  
    by Bobrow Bobrow, E.E. more info  
  Project Management  
    by Maylor, Harvey more info  
  Living Strategy: Putting People at the Heart of Corporate Purpose  
    by Lynda Gratton more info  
  The art of innovation    
    by Kelly, Thomas more info  
  Marketing and the bottom line  
    by Ambler, Tim more info  
 
 
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