Synopsis
Learn about the new paradigm in corporate innovation through a clear model backed by real world case studies.
Continuous Innovation offers a novel idea in corporate strategy: innovation as a core competence; a continuous process with predictable timelines and outcomes. It offers the Why, the What, and the How of this new paradigm in corporate innovation. It is a guidebook that helps leaders in corporate organizations increase their competitive strength in rapidly changing markets. In the first part, Continuous Innovation provides context by explaining the intricate effects of the rapidly changing business landscape on corporate strategy and innovation. It then translates this context into a strategy model for continuous innovation. Finally, it presents a practical organizational blueprint to implement this strategy and to maintain a continuous flow of ROI-oriented innovations. Each part is backed by real world examples and case studies. Learn how to successfully leverage best practices in corporate innovation, such as short-cycled, iterative development, and how to manage a complex portfolio of innovations. Most of all, in the age of digital transformation, learn how to develop a corporate culture of sustainable profitability and growth.
About the Author
Arent van 't Spijker is partner at BlinkLane Consulting. He is a trusted advisor to corporate leadership on digital transformation and innovation. Throughout his career, Van 't Spijker has worked at the forefront of innovation - at the turn of the millennium as the founder of innovative startups, and later as strategic advisor on digital transformation and innovation at large organizations. He is a frequent speaker at business events and conferences about these subjects. In 2014, Van 't Spijker published his first book, The New Oil: Using Innovative Business Models to Turn Data Into Profit. In 2019, he founded the Continuous Innovation Framework (COIN), a combination of a blueprint process for corporate innovation (continuousinnovation.net), training, and certification for innovation professionals and an active community of innovation enthusiasts. Van 't Spijker lives and works in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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