Within most manufacturers today, across all industries, there seems a conviction among senior managers that innovation is a vital source of competitive advantage and critical for achieving future growth and profitability objectives. But, despite this often declared focus, and the recognition...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the extant literature on open innovation (OI) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – An examination of the literature was undertaken to review the studies on open innovation in SMEs. The selected...

Each educational institution shall draw up lesson plans that take into account many constraints and preferences of users and determine the intensity of utilization of the material base. The article aims at bringing the issues of planning activities and tries to identify a number of dilemmas...

Purpose – To model the floorspace demand of office‐based organisations in which employees spend periods of time working at off‐site locations, and identify the scope for efficiency improvements. Design/methodology/approach – The paper compares the experience gained in applying an...

Purpose – The growth in flexible working by employees in many office‐based organisations means that workstation sharing at the employer's premises is increasingly attractive. However, because of peaks and troughs in demand it is difficult to decide how many workstations should be provided....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance for real estate organizations to measure portfolio space in a meaningful way, allowing occupancy planners to make aggressive recommendations to reduce under utilized space within a portfolio. Design/methodology/approach –...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact the workplace can have on knowledge working for a multi‐generational workforce. Design/methodology/approach – A case study analysis is undertaken of Leeds City Council (LCC) workplace in the UK. Findings – The findings from...