1st Edition

The Innovation Tools Handbook, Volume 1 Organizational and Operational Tools, Methods, and Techniques that Every Innovator Must Know

Edited By H. James Harrington, Frank Voehl Copyright 2016
    488 Pages 88 B/W Illustrations
    by Productivity Press

    In today’s fast-moving, high-technology environment, the focus on quality has given way to a focus on innovation. From presidents of the United States to presidents of Fortune 500 companies, it is clear that everyone thinks innovation is extremely important. The challenge is that few people stop to define why innovation is important—to understand what’s driving the need for more innovation. We all agree that more frequent innovation is important, even necessary. What remains unanswered is why we allow innovation consultants, elected officials, and business leaders to tell us innovation is important, but not demonstrate the underlying reasons why.

    The three volumes of The Innovation Tools Handbook cover 76 top-rated tools and methods, from the hundreds available, that every innovator must master to be successful. Volume I covers 24 creative tools/methodologies most frequently used to change an organization’s structure and operations. It provides a clear understanding of how all 24 tools are used and the type or results they can generate, so you can learn to select the right combination of tools that best meet your organization’s needs.

    This book is the result of a research study that defined the most efficient, effective, and frequently used tools in the innovative process. For each tool described, it provides a definition, identifies the user of the tool or methodology, explains what phases of the innovation process the tool is used, describes how the tool is used, supplies examples of the outputs from the tool, identifies software that can help you maximize the effectiveness of the tool, and includes references and suggestions for further reading.

    Tools and methodologies covered include: Agile innovation, benchmarking, business case development, business plans, comparative analysis, competitive analysis, contingency planning, costs analysis, financial reporting, focus groups, identifying and engaging stakeholders, innovation master plan, knowledge management systems, market research and surveys, organizational change management, potential investor presentation, project management, S-curve model, safeguarding intellectual properties, systems thinking, value propositioning, and visioning.

    Agile Innovation
    Langdon Morris

    Benchmarking
    H. James Harrington

    Business Case Development
    H. James Harrington

    Business Plan
    H. James Harrington

    Comparative Analysis
    S. Ali Bokhari

    Competitive Analysis
    Achmad Rundi

    Competitive Shopping
    H. James Harrington

    Contingency Planning

    S. Ali Bokhari and Paul Goodstadt

    CO-STAR
    Lisa Friedman and Herman Gyr

    Cost–Benefit Analysis
    Dana J. Landry

    Financial Management/Reporting
    Frank Voehl

    Focus Group
    H. James Harrington

    Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders
    Simon Speller

    Innovation Master Plan Framework
    Langdon Morris

    Knowledge Management System
    Achmad Rundi

    Market Research and Surveys for Innovations
    Fiona Maria Schweitzer and Julian Bauer

    Organizational Change Management (OCM)
    H. James Harrington

    Potential Investor Presentations
    H. James Harrington

    Project Management (PM)
    H. James Harrington

    S-Curve Model
    Achmad Rundi and Frank Voehl

    Safeguarding Intellectual Property
    Steven G. Parmelee

    Systems Thinking
    Frank Voehl

    Value Proposition
    H. James Harrington

    Vision/Goals
    H. James Harrington

    Appendix: Innovation Definitions

    Index

    Biography

    Dr. H. James Harrington is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Harrington Management Systems. In the book Tech Trending, Dr. Harrington was referred to as "the quintessential tech trender." The New York Times referred to him as having a "… knack for synthesis and an open mind about packaging his knowledge and experience in new ways—characteristics that may matter more as prerequisites for new‑economy success than technical wizardry…." It has been said about him, "Harrington writes the books that other consultants use."

    William Clinton, past president of the United States of America, appointed Dr. Harrington to serve as an Ambassador of Goodwill. Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and general chairman of American Solutions, has appointed Dr. H. James Harrington to the advisory board of his Jobs and Prosperity Task Force.

    Frank Voehl is the president of Strategy Associates. He serves as the chairman and president of Strategy Associates Inc. and as a senior consultant and chancellor for the Harrington Institute. He also serves as the chairman of the board for a number of businesses and as a Grand Master Black Belt instructor and technology advisor at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. He is recognized as one of the world leaders in applying quality measurement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to business processes.