Rules for Managing Global Innovation - Wilson et al
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What is the main idea behind "Start Small"?
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What is the second rule and what are some negative side effects if not followed?
- Concerns about job security
- Loss of focus
- Turf battles flare up
- Management focus is elsewhere in the company
How does one provide for a stable organisational context?
What should the role of senior managers be with globally innovative teams, and how does this differ with traditional teams?
What does rule number four entail?
What is the fourth rule and why is this necessary?
Use rigorous project management and seasoned project managers.
To impose discipline, structure, and a shared sense of purpose across the locations
What is the fifth rule and why can't all sites carry equal weight?
Each site involved in global innovation will see the project through the prism of its own contribution and context, rather than putting the bigger picture first.
What does the site taking the lead make sure of?
What are some drawbacks of equality amongst all sites in a global innovation project?
What is the sixth rule and how can one best implement this?
By introducing a short period of colocation between different functions and sites. A global innovation project can't be effective withouth some colocation where trust and relationships are build.
What is the seventh rule, and how does this relate with global innovation?
The basic rational of global innovation is to bring distinctive and differentiated knowledge from all over the world to create unique innovations.
What is the eight rule and how does it compare to rule nr. 7?
Sites must be selected based on unique capabilities and knowledge (rule 7), but there has to be a small degree of knowledge overlap to anticipate potential interdependecies
What are some reasons why work is outsourced?
- To access specific competencies
- To reduce development time
- To cut costs
What is rule nine and how does it compare to rule number six?
Just as with rule number six, where some colocation is necessary to establish trust and build relationships, Choosing partners or subcontractors located close to one of the internal project sites will reduce the potential for cross-cultural misunderstandings and will support face-to-face communication
What is one of the key elements of successfully executing global projects?
What are some key elements that a global communication armory must include?
- Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), email, web meetings, social media platforms, etc.
- General travel budget for face-to-face visits, project team meetings, and temporary transfer for key people
- A web of cross site reporting lines
What is a major drawback of solely relying on ICT solutions for communication?
They tend to mask differences between locations, leading to misunderstandings and tension.
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