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Prof. dr. ir. Bart
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Research: The above drawing shows my basic approach. Innovation comes from new
ideas, and these ideas come from champions, entrepreneurs and leaders in
organizations, who co-operatively transform these ideas into something new
(co-ideation). These ideas need to be further developed in an organizational
setting, and this is done in teams, projects, businesses and public-private
partnerships. Professionals of all kinds co-operatively develop the ideas
into new viable business propositions, products and services (co-innovation).
These innovations change our business landscape, society and social norms,
and become institutionalized in markets, society and business. This
institutionalization is a process in which the old and new institutions
change interactively (co-institutionalization). My latest research book Eco-innovation and Sustainability
Management presents the backgrounds behind this approach and is
recently published by Routledge, New York http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415818728/
Another recent research book analyzes
environmentally sustainable innovation strategies and processes in the Dutch
construction industry and is also published by Routledge, New York http://www.sponpress.com/books/details/9780415879712/ I run the Science, Business and
Innovation research program in the faculty of Sciences, VU University Amsterdam.
This program concentrates on the strategy of today s and tomorrow s
R&D-organization. Want to know more? http://www.few.vu.nl/en/research/science-business-and-innovation/research/index.asp You can
always contact me at b.a.g.bossink@vu.nl on matters like these. In case you
want to start
or fund a Ph.D. project in technology and innovation in business, or conduct
a joint project in the field of technology and innovation, please contact me. Interested
in the new TV-show on RTLZ about all kinds of technological innovation in
Dutch firms? www.teamnl.tv Technology s of the future: Green business:
Corporations are starting to embrace sustainable practices because they are
now seen as a competitive advantage, leading to an economic boom. Mass customization:
Intelligent IT systems are automating production and distribution of almost
perfect goods, customized to order, cheaply. Grown organs:
Tissue engineering, stem cells, and even regeneration of limbs are being used
experimentally to repair and regrow almost all body parts. Hybrid cars: this
first alternative to the internal combustion engine is revolutionizing auto
and truck designs and is likely to become a major force in the global car
market. Moon base:
NASA is working now to establish a permanent colony on the Moon, in
preparation for a manned trip to Mars. It should prove to be a landmark
event.
This, and more, can be read in
William Halal's: Technology
s Promise. Highly recommended! |
