What Role Does Research Play in Innovation?

What Role Does Research Play in Innovation?

Research is an essential part of the idea development process, guiding decisions at critical points such as problem identification, market research, competitive research, feasibility, and requirements research. Performing quality research helps in addressing root causes instead of just symptoms, understanding relevant problems, identifying key trends, and defining your own value in the competitive landscape. Additionally, an open, networked community like Earth Science Information Partners can help connect and unpack research to inform policy through technologies like IdeaScale.

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Scientific Management, Taylorism and how employees are prevented from innovating

Scientific Management or Taylorism is a management theory that prioritizes efficiency by removing unnecessary steps in a process. However, it can hinder innovation and autonomy of employees.

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The World of Work Today: Embracing Different Types of Work

Project management organizations (PMOs) can improve efficiency by focusing on the 10-15% of unstructured work that is critical and linked to projects, rather than trying to gain complete visibility into all work.

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Tainted Innovation, Tempting Innovation

Ideas have a better chance of success if they are not attributed to individuals. Rewards should go to participation, not just ideas.

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