Generating Virtual Worlds for Collaborative Innovation Activities: A Responsive Templating Approach

2019 ◽  
pp. 37-53
Author(s):  
Oluwatimilehin Salako ◽  
Michael Gardner ◽  
Vic Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation

scholarly journals Fostering Open Collaborative Innovation for Micro and Small Technology-Based Firms in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
Paulo Melo ◽  
Dr Bill O’ Gorman ◽  
Arnoldo José de Hoyos Guevara ◽  
Renata Martins Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Sociological Perspective ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Single Discipline ◽  
Research Centres

Innovation happens as a combination or a result of various phenomena (i.e. entrepreneurship, business environment, interactions, etc.); it is almost impossible for a single discipline to explain it. Given that there are many facets to explore to cover all aspects of innovation, the present paper approaches this theme from the sociological perspective. Innovation is not a solitary, but an interactive phenomenon, which requires firms to cooperate to reach innovation sources, new processes and technologies. As a theoretical reference, this paper develops the argument of the importance of the firms’ interaction linkages and connections and their influence on the efficiency of the innovation system. So, in this context, the authors decided to adopt the survey method to examine whether or not interaction linkages have an impact on micro and small technology-based firms’ innovativeness in Brazil. The findings showed that interactions between firms and other innovation agents such as universities, research centres, financial institutions and other partners is essential for the development of open, collaborative innovation activities and have a direct impact on the level of innovativeness. Finally, this paper concludes that innovation is a result of the combination of various interaction linkages and not an isolated phenomenon restricted to the firm. As such, it may be appropriately fostered.

Managing the university-industry collaborative innovation in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-82
Author(s):  
Fei Li ◽  
Jin Chen ◽  
Yu-Shan Su
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Management ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Innovation Practices ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

Purpose Collaboration with universities is an important innovation strategy for enterprises. However, currently very little research has focused on how such university-industry collaborative innovation activities should be managed. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach This paper introduces the university-industry collaborative innovation practices of Zhejiang NHU Company in China. By using a case study as the method, this paper aims to illustrate the mechanism of university-industry collaborative innovation and how to manage the collaborative innovation activities efficiently. Findings Zhejiang NHU Company established a university-industry collaborative innovation link through three innovation platforms: the technology R&D center, the ZJU-NHU joint-research center, and the national engineer center. Zhejiang NHU Company manages its collaborative relationships with universities through this innovation network. Originality/value NHU Company managed the collaborative relationship efficiently with the institutions, representing an effective degree of university-industry collaborative innovation management.

Reflective Designing for Actors and Avatars in Virtual Worlds

2008 ◽  
pp. 425-448
Author(s):  
Sisse Siggaard Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Work Groups ◽  
Sense Making ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Innovation Activities

This chapter proposes a designing strategy referred to as “virtual 3D exploratories”. It is a strategy by which to facilitate knowledge sharing and social innovation, activities important to many postmodern organizations and work groups—be they educational or commercial. The strategy will allow us to build virtual worlds, and universes, aimed at exploration—virtual worlds, where actors interact and communicate with each other by the means of avatars. To substantiate the designing strategy, this chapter calls attention to virtual phenomena such as: avatar-based interaction, communication, and scenarios designed for re?ective practices. Taking a ?rst step, the chapter presents narratives and video-based self-observations from 12 experiential sessions undertaken by the “Virtual 3D Agora-world” SIG as part of the EQUEL EU research project (2002-2004). Based on ?ndings and re?ections from these sessions, the designing strategy of virtual “exploratories” is outlined with reference to the “sense-making” theory (Dervin & Foreman-Wernet, 2003) and summarized in a “designing triangle”.

Reflective Designing for Actors and Avatars in Virtual Worlds

2011 ◽  
pp. 187-216
Author(s):  
Sisse Siggaard Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Work Groups ◽  
Sense Making ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Innovation Activities

This chapter proposes a designing strategy referred to as “virtual 3D exploratories”. It is a strategy by which to facilitate knowledge sharing and social innovation, activities important to many postmodern organizations and work groups—be they educational or commercial. The strategy will allow us to build virtual worlds, and universes, aimed at exploration—virtual worlds, where actors interact and communicate with each other by the means of avatars. To substantiate the designing strategy, this chapter calls attention to virtual phenomena such as: avatar-based interaction, communication, and scenarios designed for re?ective practices. Taking a ?rst step, the chapter presents narratives and video-based self-observations from 12 experiential sessions undertaken by the “Virtual 3D Agora-world” SIG as part of the EQUEL EU research project (2002-2004). Based on ?ndings and re?ections from these sessions, the designing strategy of virtual “exploratories” is outlined with reference to the “sense-making” theory (Dervin & Foreman-Wernet, 2003) and summarized in a “designing triangle”.

Knowledge sharing in the construction supply chain: collaborative innovation activities and BIM application on innovation performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiao Shi ◽  
Qiankun Wang ◽  
Zeng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Tacit Knowledge Sharing

PurposeThis paper aimed to examine the role of knowledge sharing among member enterprises between collaborative innovation activities and innovation performance and between building information modeling (BIM) application and innovation performance in the construction supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThe structural equation model was used in this study. First, the hypothesis of the relationship between collaborative innovation activities, BIM application, knowledge sharing and innovation performance in the construction supply chain was proposed based on experience; then, the research data were collected by investigation; finally, this hypothesis was tested through data analysis.Findings(1) Collaborative innovation activities in the construction supply chain had a positive impact on explicit knowledge sharing, tacit knowledge sharing and innovation performance. (2) BIM application had a positive impact on explicit knowledge sharing and innovation performance, while it had no significant impact on tacit knowledge sharing. (3) Explicit knowledge sharing had no positive effect on innovation performance, while tacit knowledge sharing had positive effect on organizational performance. (4) Tacit knowledge sharing produced partial mediating effect between collaborative innovation activities, BIM application and innovation performance, while explicit knowledge sharing produced complete mediating effect between BIM application and tacit knowledge sharing.Originality/valueA relationship model among collaborative innovation activities, BIM application, explicit and tacit knowledge sharing and innovation performance in the construction supply chain was proposed, and the rationality of the model was verified by empirical analysis. Discovering the relationships between these factors can be not only conducive to mastering the effect of explicit and tacit knowledge sharing in the collaborative innovation process of construction supply chain, but also play a guiding role for the function development of BIM.

Virtual Worlds as Collaborative Innovation and Knowledge Platform

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann Fuller ◽  
Julia Muller ◽  
Katja Hutter ◽  
Kurt Matzler ◽  
Julia Hautz
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Platform

Developing collaboration structures for university-industry interaction and innovations

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martti Mäkimattila ◽  
Timo Junell ◽  
Tero Rantala
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Structural Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Resources ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Learning Modes ◽  
University Industry

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the doing, using, and interacting (DUI) of Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) while developing intra- and inter-collaboration with industry. It also reviews recent literature related to the roles of absorptive capacity (AC) and social capital (SC) in interaction. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative case research on developing collaborations between UAS and small- and medium-sized enterprises for innovation activities. Findings – Prior knowledge and contacts vary in organisations, and interaction should be supported while aiming to maximise benefits of internal and external resources available for innovation. This paper contributes by pointing out the importance of the interconnection of DUI, AC, and SC while developing collaboration. Originality/value – This paper describes issues challenging the collaborative innovation activities and directions to focus on structural development to support interaction with parties having different backgrounds, goals, and strengths. The study highlights the importance of knowledge exchange with several universities and firms, and the different learning modes related to innovation.

How social media can fuel innovation in businesses: a strategic roadmap

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre-Jean Barlatier ◽  
Anne-Laure Mention
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Environment ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Managerial Attention ◽  
Constituent Elements

Purpose This paper aims to present a framework to guide managerial action for social media (SM) strategies for innovation by exploring its constituent elements – the “what” (SM types), the “who” (stakeholders to be reached), the “for” (innovation types) and the “how” (innovation process stages), as well as the value, benefits and barriers. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive and critical review of literature at the intersection of SM and innovation guides the development of a typology of SM types and their use across innovation types and stages. Findings SM type and use tend to differ across innovation processes. The authors identify four types of SM in use across four stages of innovation, supporting six types of innovation, influenced by five categories of barriers, benefits and stakeholders each. Research limitations/implications The research provides an integrative set of building blocks to consider for developing further studies of SM and innovation. Practical implications By highlighting the intertwined aspects of SM and innovation in an open and collaborative environment, the paper calls for development of an SM readiness organisational diagnosis. It empowers managers with a coherent framework of different elements they should take into consideration when defining their SM strategies for innovation. Originality/value Research on SM adoption and the extent of its usage for innovation purposes is still at its infancy. Given the increasingly open and collaborative innovation settings, the authors draw managerial attention to the need of SM strategies for innovation activities and provide a coherent analytical framework to guide action for organisational diagnosis.

EXAMINING DRIVERS OF COLLABORATIVE INBOUND OPEN INNOVATION: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM AUSTRALIAN FIRMS

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 1250017 ◽  
Author(s):  
TANIA BUCIC ◽  
LIEM VIET NGO
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Search Processes ◽  
Collaborative Ventures ◽  
Strategic Imperative ◽  
Depth Interviews

Knowledge-based competition is leading to collaboration with partners and even competitors as firms pursue appropriate knowledge for innovation which has become a strategic imperative. Inbound open innovation helps increase the innovativeness of the firm by monitoring the operating environment and enabling it to source knowledge from collaborative partners. On the basis of in-depth interviews with senior managers and the knowledge-based view of the firm, this study examines the extent to which inbound open innovation activities contribute to collaborative innovation. Then, using a sample of 224 surveys representative of a cross-section of medium to large firms involved in collaborative ventures, the theoretical model is empirically examined. The results show that collaborative creativity, learning and knowledge stock are critical core inputs of collaborative innovation, with the support of formal coordination mechanisms and internal search processes, such as structural centralisation, formality and absorptive capacity.

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