Suppliers of innovation
In particular, we will look at how the organisational structure can remain open and innovative and reduce the overhead costs of centralised production.
Developing organisational capacity
Developing organisational capacity to secure the time and resources to help diffuse an innovation. This might include the ability to incubate and spin off innovations from...
Read moreGrowth through people
Growth through people can take numerous forms: engaging supporters to diffuse an idea or innovation beyond organisational boundaries; spinning-out organisations to grow a field or sector;...
Read moreMobilising existing organisational capacity
An alternative option is to seek out existing organisations to take up an innovation. This can be done through surveys and exploration to discover where there...
Read moreSupport structures
Different kinds of support to develop transfer packages and adaptation and learning processes are required for the generative diffusion of innovation. The NHS ‘Adapt and Adopt’...
Read moreSecuring adequate supply chains for expanded production
One of the issues in scaling is how to ensure adequate supplies of key inputs that can keep pace with developments higher up the chain. Securing...
Read moreAdapting models
Adapting models to reduce costs or improve effectiveness. A good example is the work of ASA (the Association for Social Advancement, or Asa meaning hope in...
Read moreOpen brands
In developing a venture’s brand there are two models. There are closed brands which are tightly controlled from the centre, and which in turn require control...
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