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- What is the best approach to Open Innovation ?\u00a0 The following article<\/a> suggests some hints<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to succeed in changing habits, and conduct a successful change management program. The article: Participative innovation : the 8 dimensions of Open Innovation<\/a>, discusses this in more details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The new concern we have identify is: how does Open Innovation contribute in creating collaboration ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see that interest communities, forums and groups have started to appear with collaboration in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, it is difficult today to get value yet from this places, because some fundamentals are not yet settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The broker, a central player<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Below, I propose my vision for this question, and what could lead to answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2003 in the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering publication, J. Rankin and C. Lendzion, introduced the term “Innovation Broker”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The role of the broker in Open Innovation is essential because it is the central point of its opening. His role is to provide a solution to the seekers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe role of Broker can be handled externally (external consultants) or in-house (for example by ‘Technology Scouts’).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2018 has shown us the rise of in-house Technology scouting, which involves the creation of new position and skills. Companies like Safran created a dedicated Brokers team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Open Innovation, multiple collaboration is possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Internal collaboration (seeker-seeker) <\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This collaboration, looks abvious, should be promoted before making “external” innovation. It remains very difficult to implement. because identifying the right internal expert within large groups is challenging. Some companies like Schneiner Electric decided to promote internal expertise within Open Innovation tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seeker’s external collaboration<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This collaboration now raises many questions about confidentiality, and especially the seeker’s skills in handling negotiations \/ contracts as he is more appreciated for his technical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- How to succeed in changing habits, and conduct a successful change management program. The article: Participative innovation : the 8 dimensions of Open Innovation<\/a>, discusses this in more details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n