TY - JOUR
T1 - THREE PERSPECTIVES ON MANAGING FRONT END INNOVATION
T2 - PROCESS, KNOWLEDGE AND TRANSLATION
AU - Jensen, Anna Rose Vagn
AU - Clausen, Christian
AU - Gish, Liv
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - This paper presents three complementary perspectives on the management of front end innovation: A process model perspective, a knowledge perspective and a translational perspective. While the first two perspectives are well established in literature, we offer the translation perspective as a complementary perspective. The paper combines a literature review with an empirical examination of the application of these multiple perspectives across three cases of front end of innovation (FEI) management in mature product developing companies. While the process models represent the dominant, albeit rather simplistic perspective, they primarily serve as a reference point and communication device. Here, the knowledge perspective offers a supplementary perspective by filling the gaps left by the formal processes with informal cross boarder knowledge exchange. In comparison, the translation perspective is found to represent an emergent approach in managing FEI where process models, knowledge strategies and objects become integrated elements in more advanced navigational strategies for key players.
AB - This paper presents three complementary perspectives on the management of front end innovation: A process model perspective, a knowledge perspective and a translational perspective. While the first two perspectives are well established in literature, we offer the translation perspective as a complementary perspective. The paper combines a literature review with an empirical examination of the application of these multiple perspectives across three cases of front end of innovation (FEI) management in mature product developing companies. While the process models represent the dominant, albeit rather simplistic perspective, they primarily serve as a reference point and communication device. Here, the knowledge perspective offers a supplementary perspective by filling the gaps left by the formal processes with informal cross boarder knowledge exchange. In comparison, the translation perspective is found to represent an emergent approach in managing FEI where process models, knowledge strategies and objects become integrated elements in more advanced navigational strategies for key players.
KW - Process models
KW - case study
KW - front end innovation
KW - knowledge sharing
KW - translation process
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U2 - 10.1142/S1363919618500603
DO - 10.1142/S1363919618500603
M3 - Journal article
SN - 1363-9196
VL - 22
JO - International Journal of Innovation Management
JF - International Journal of Innovation Management
IS - 7
M1 - 1850060
ER -