Innovation Governance

The business leader's guide to encouraging continuous innovationin any organization Innovation governance is a hot topic in the business world. In afast-paced business environment, the ability of corporate leadersto build purpose, direction, and focus for innovation is moreimportant than ever. In this book, the authors provide a frameworkfor encouraging and focusing innovation by explaining whatinnovation governance is, the various models for governance andtheir advantages and disadvantages, how to assess and improvegovernance practices, and behavioral tactics for maximizing theeffectiveness of governance. It offers guidance for everyone fromthe boardroom through senior management, illustrating effectivegovernance models with real case studies from a range of companiesin the United States and Europe. * Addressesan important yet underappreciated skill for CEOs, board members,and top management * Featuresreal-world examples and case studies from a variety of businessfrom around the world * Writtenby an author team with hands-on experience in the subjects ofinnovation management, organizational learning, innovationleadership, organizational behavior, and individual leadership andteamwork Innovation governance is a sadly neglected topic in manyorganizations. This book offers vital guidance and real-worldexperience for building innovation into any business from the topdown.... Mehr