TY - BOOK AU - Brandmeier,Rupert A. AU - Rupp,Florian ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Structured Innovation: Levers to Successful Innovation Beyond Benchmarking T2 - Management for Professionals, SN - 9783031761058 AV - HD45 PY - 2024/// CY - Cham PB - Springer Nature Switzerland, Imprint: Springer KW - Technological innovations KW - Industrial organization KW - Innovation and Technology Management KW - Economics of Innovation KW - Organization KW - Industrial Organization N1 - 1. Foundations of Systematic Innovation -- 2. Motivation: The Desire to Innovate -- 3. Creativity: Problem – Novel Solution – Communication -- 4. Organization: Enabling Innovation -- 5. Change: The Second Side of the Coin -- 6. Benchmarking: Measuring Against the Best -- 7. Open Innovation & Innovation in Networks -- 8. Consulting: the Agents of Change -- 9. Competitive Intelligence: Actionable Business Insights N2 - This book offers a comprehensive exploration of innovation management and its applications in various business contexts, providing an overview and comparison of the most promising approaches. It covers key topics such as the innovation management process, change management in SMEs, and competitive intelligence. The book discusses benchmarking techniques and network innovation models, addressing how to harness both individual and organizational innovation potential. It also explores fostering motivation and creativity, developing an innovative culture, managing change, and leveraging benchmarking partnerships. Additionally, it includes discussions on network management, open innovation, outsourcing innovation functions, and acquiring market knowledge through consultancy services. Designed for business schools and industry professionals, this resource combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, making it an essential guide for implementing effective innovation strategies UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76105-8 ER -