Are you effectively using the creative potential of your employees, customers and partners to address your innovation challenges? Collaborative idea management is a method to learn from the "wisdom of the crowd" in order to drive innovation. This in-depth article gives you an introduction including best practice from how Ericsson, the global telecom company, worked with introducing and designing a successful collaborative idea management system.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr. Magnus Karlsson is Director New Business Development & Innovation at Ericsson Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. He joined Ericsson in 1998 and has been working in the areas of external research relations, strategic foresight and innovation management. Recently, he was driving the Group-wide scenario planning project Communicating Worlds 2020.
Between 2003 and 2006 he served as Science & Technology Counselor at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. responsible for policy and technology intelligence. In a previous foreign assignment, he worked at the Office of Science & Technology at the Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo, Japan.
He has two basic academic degrees in Applied Physics and International Relations as well as a Ph.D. degree in Technology and Social Change from Link
This PDF delves into the intricacies of collaborative idea management, offering a comprehensive understanding of the theory and background. It addresses the challenges organizations face when implementing such systems and provides a theoretical framework to navigate these obstacles. The insights are grounded in real-world examples, making the content highly relevant and actionable for your organization.
The methodology and practice insights section offers practical solutions and suggestions for designing and utilizing collaborative idea management tools. By integrating these practices, your organization can create a self-organizing system that effectively channels innovation energy. This document is a must-read for leaders looking to harness the full potential of their teams and drive meaningful innovation.
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