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In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 10, pp. 32-34

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at two reports that deal with innovation issues. Design … “Innovation Culture” as a practical way for companies to ensure they get value from their innovation effort more quickly, and … – especially UK high‐technology firms – to develop the capability for total innovation. Originality/value – The article provides …

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Amazonian strength

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 11, pp. 9-11

Purpose – Profiles Jeff Bezos's past and future strategy at the helm of Amazon. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments. Findings – Back in 1995 financial analyst Jeff Bezos decided to try taking advantage of...

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“Designing‐in” sustainable behavior

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 11, pp. 30-32

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that he growing importance of “sustainable design” and reducing the environmental impact of products has seen the development of a relatively new practice based around “user focused” design principles. Design/methodology/approach –...

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Improving customer service

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2008) 1, pp. 5-9

Purpose – This paper aims to reviews 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...

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Floating or drowning in a sea of piracy

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2008) 1, pp. 13-16

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...

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Stretching the strategy process

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2008) 1, pp. 17-20

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Embracing open innovation

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2008) 1, pp. 31-33

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at developments in the drive for open innovation initiatives. Design …, such as NineSigma and InnoCentive and also new entrants to the innovation market place, including USA National Innovation … Marketplace. Findings – As the drive for “innovation” continues, a rapidly expanding and ever more diverse group of companies and …

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Taming sea energy

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2008) 1, pp. 34-36

innovation. For instance, a major area of technology where the UK is among the world leaders is in tidal stream systems, and …

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Bringing innovation to the HRM table

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 2, pp. 15-18

Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information...

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Dramatic business success

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 2, pp. 28-29

Purpose – Considers the ongoing success of Chicago theatre TimeLine, outlining its two‐pronged business strategy Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments. Findings – There are many people in the arts world who...

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