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Encouraging ideas and innovation
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 1, pp. 32-34
for innovation. The manufacturing industry is particularly suffering. Practical implications – Highlights the value of … incentives. Offers advice on how to encourage innovation within organizations. Originality/value – The paper is an independent … piece based on a recent study of the UK workforce. Gives a good overview of the current state of innovation in UK business …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009982
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Thai firms tackle changing markets
In: Strategic Direction 27 (2011) 1, pp. 11-13
factors. Time allocated to idea generation and innovation activities appears to be less marked, however, than in previous …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010564
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Entrepreneurship and innovation in a cultural framework
In: Strategic Direction 27 (2011) 6, pp. 29-31
. However, when it comes to entrepreneurship in small businesses or high levels of innovation within larger corporations …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010619
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Interview with Hal Gregersen, author of The Innovator's DNA
by William Strange, Interview - In: Strategic Direction 28 (2012) 3, pp. 33-35
consults to organizations around the world on innovation, globalization, and transformation and has published extensively in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010701
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Plural-entrepreneurial activity for a single start-up: a case study
Burger-Helmchen, T. - In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 6
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015011393
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The new improvement frontier
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 11, pp. 33-35
Purpose – Reviews the latest theories on process efficiency. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – Shows the progress of lean processes in areas outside manufacturing. Originality/value – Highlights some advantages to “lean...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009972
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Redefining product strategies in China: overcoming barriers to enter the medium market segment
Fischer, Thomas; Gebauer, Heiko; Fleisch, Elgar - In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 5, pp. 3-5
Purpose – The article provides guidance for managers seeking to successfully position their products in the Chinese medium market segment. Design/methodology/approach – Data are collected and analyzed from about 25 international manufacturing companies. Findings – Findings identify...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010258
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Surviving a global crisis
In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 8, pp. 6-8
Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012596
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Leeds University Business School and Goldman Sachs bring 10,000 small businesses to Yorkshire
In: Strategic Direction 28 (2012) 11, pp. 14-16
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010774
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Female entrepreneurs do it differently
In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 3, pp. 23-25
writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Leadership and entrepreneurship …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010807