1st Edition
Innovation Project Management Handbook
Using the Handbook
Introduction
Innovation Primer
Defining the "Means" of Innovation
The Evolution of ENOVALE
Summary
References
Selecting an Innovation Project
Introduction
Step 1: Needs and New Ideas
Step 2: Normalize and Nominate
Step 3: Objectify
Step 4: Validate and Verify
Outcome Impact and Success Evaluation
Step 5: Alignment
Acceptance of Change
Step 6: Tabulate and Track Performance
Step 7: Execute and Evaluate
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Building an Effective Initial Innovation Opportunity Profile
Introduction
Establish the Organization Innovation Management System
Innovation Opportunity Proposal
Overview: IOP Form
Executive Summary
Core Competencies
Sources of Innovation Opportunity
Functional Needs Assessment
Functional Solutions Analysis
Innovation Team Project Charter
Summary
Discussion Questions
Reference
New Products/Services with Existing Resources
Introduction
Evolution
New and Unique Innovation
Develop the Concept
Step 1: New and Unique
Step 2: New and Unique
Alternative Consequence Evaluation Tool
Step 3: Finalize the Design
Step 4: Verify
Step 5: Assess
Step 6: Test and Measure Performance
Step 7: Operationalize
Summary
Implementation
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
"New" Applications
Introduction
Step 1: Exploring the New Application
Step 2: Reality Check
Step 3: New Applications
Step 4: New Applications
Step 5: New Applications
Step 6: Tracking
Step 7: Release
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
A New Approach
Introduction
A New Approach—Seven Steps
Step 1: Reviewing Existing Approaches
Scoring Guide
Interpretation
Example
Step 2: Proposing New Approaches
Consequence Scale
Severity Scale
Benefit Scale
Step 3: Developing Objectives
Step 4: Validation
Step 5: Alignment and Adaptation
Step 6: Tracking Performance
Step 7: Monitor and Control
Analyzing Data
Control Chart Types and Examples
Average and Range Charts
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Incremental Innovation: Performance below Expectations
Introduction
Step 1: Nominating and Negotiating
Step 2: Reasons and Requirements
Step 3: Operationalization
Step 4: Validation and Verification
Step 5: Adaptation and Alignment
Step 6: Track and Tie to Performance
Step 7: Establish Controls
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Incremental Innovation: Accelerated Performance
Introduction
Scenario 2: Performance Acceleration: Aircraft Communications
Scenario: Airborne Communications Background
Technological Convergence
Incremental Innovation Process (Revisited)
Organizational Culture
Step 1: Recognize the Opportunity
Service Level Matrix Tool
Step 2: Normalizing the Opportunity
Step 3: Operationalization
Step 4: Validate
Step 5: Adapt and Align
Step 6: Track to Improvement/Performance
Step 7: Evaluate and Review
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Innovative Change: The Art of Replacement
Introduction
Step 1: Identifying Replacement Value
Step 2: Review of Alternatives
Step 3: Evaluate Repercussions
Alternative Repercussion Effects Analysis Worksheet Tool
Step 4: Evaluate Repercussions
Step 5: Alignment
Step 6: Support the Decision
Leadership
Step 7: Implement
Summary
Discussion Questions
Reference
Biography
Dr.Gregory C. McLaughlin, Dr. William R. Kennedy
