Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This book presents a new model, the competency framework, for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Autorentext

Ralph F. Brueggemann is Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati, USA. He has over 50 years of experience in all aspects of leadership, management, product management, quality improvement, and technology management in multiple business sectors. He has managed the development of commercial software products and applications, from mobile to high-end software systems.

Charles H. Matthews is Distinguished Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, Founder and former Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Education & Research, and former Director of the Small Business Institute® at the University of Cincinnati, USA. He is an internationally recognized scholar and innovative teacher in the field of entrepreneurship.

Inhalt

Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship

1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Importance

2. The Elements of Innovation

3. Effective Decision-Making

4. Innovative Behaviors

5. Innovative Thinking

6. Problem Solving

7. Knowledge Building

8. Creativity Insights

9. Culture Building

10. Innovation Theory

11. Entrepreneurship

12. Innovation Strategy

13. Leadership

14. Ecosystems Interdependencies

15. Technology Accelerators

16. The Importance of Intellectual Property

17. Applying Innovation Process

18. Education Architecture for Innovation

19. Sustainability

20. Innovation Architecture

Index