ABSTRACT

The last years have seen a profusion of books and articles on managing technology, focused almost exclusively on leading edge firms in leading edge countries. This book argues that succeeding as a follower-firm requires learning from many experiences and avoiding simplistic 'how-to' approaches that prescribe one best practice. Individual chapters c

chapter 1|19 pages

Beneath the surface

chapter 2|24 pages

Innovation success in follower-firms

chapter 4|22 pages

Innovation on the shop-floor

chapter 5|24 pages

From process to product and proprietary

chapter 6|28 pages

Managing R&D in technology-followers

chapter 7|16 pages

Design leadership for technology-followers

chapter 8|20 pages

Building a culture for innovation