Michelin is discussed. The influence of prior training with systematic problem solving method TRIZ, on the innovation team, is … assessed using a questionnaire. The questionnaire is based on a company innovation audit model proposed by Mann and influenced … by the creativity model of Baille. Results are discussed which show significant innovation development when using TRIZ …

innovation. Simultaneously, economic development policy itself is increasingly focused on small and medium-sized enterprises … innovation creation and dissemination. This paper examines issues arising from these developments and relating to the key …

primary source of economic development, innovation and growth. The realisation that fast growing SMEs are major contributors … development of wealth, innovation, employment and national competitiveness. Additionally, whilst network arrangements are often … often occurs (Kinsella 1989), suggesting a particular importance for proximity in these processes. In terms of innovation …

continuously innovate, often having to do more with less. Increasing awareness of the benefits of stimulating continuous innovation … in small and medium enterprises has led to the development and implementation of design innovation programs, with many … western countries investing in design innovation programs for better firm performance. This paper investigates how firms …

This study investigates the links between product innovation and external collaboration and between future product … innovation and past abandonment in small and medium sized firms. Our findings from 449 manufacturing firms indicated firms that … of a product innovation than firms without external collaboration. Implications, limitations and future research are …

In today?s global economy innovation is presented as the key to economic development and sustainability. Only through … innovation can companies ensure their progress and their place in the market and can become strong enough to survive and prosper …. By creating a favourable environment for innovation, countries and regions can facilitate their industries and companies …

resource and information limitations by becoming a part of a knowledge network. This paper seeks to examine innovation networks … businesses to learn, adapt to technological change, and innovate. Design/methodology/approach ? To study the innovation networks … analysis of the extent of innovation linkages within the biotech clusters in Sydney and ICT cluster within Melbourne. Research …

design (and redesign) for entrepreneurship in innovation-driven knowledge economy. … application (innovation). The academic firm interprets and qualifies a disciplinary (interdisciplinary) variety of the background …

design (and redesign) for entrepreneurship in innovation-driven knowledge economy. … application (innovation). The academic firm interprets and qualifies a disciplinary (interdisciplinary) variety of the background …