Strategies for Successful Implementation of Innovation

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Innovation Implementation ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Innovation Processes ◽  
Multiple Causes

Innovations are vital to most organizations especially in this competitive and globalized scenario. Nevertheless, the results of innovations are in many cases far from satisfactory. Several studies have shown that an organization's failure to benefit from an adopted innovation can often be attributed to a deficient implementation process rather than to the innovation itself. Thus, the implementation process is a critical interface between the decision to adopt and the routine usage of an innovation. Ways and methods to implement innovation effectively have been under scholarship for some time now. Despite the number of studies which identify multiple causes of unsuccessful implementation processes, literature is lacking regarding the crucial aspects of innovation implementation. Building on the derived knowledge of the underlying dynamics of innovation processes, through grounded theory and in-depth literature review, the present study aims to contribute to existing implementation literature by examining the strategic facets of innovation implementation.

Innovation Implementation

2017 ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Innovation Implementation ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Technology Innovations ◽  
Evolution Of Technology ◽  
Innovation Processes ◽  
Multiple Causes

Due to rapid evolution of technology, innovations are vital to most organizations (Choi & Chan, 2009, p. 245). Nevertheless, the results of innovations are in many cases not satisfying. Several studies have shown that an organization's failure to benefit from an adopted innovation can often be attributed to a deficient implementation process rather than to the innovation itself. Thus, the implementation process is a critical interface between the decision to adopt and the routine usage of an innovation. Ways and methods to implement innovation effectively have been under scholarship for some time now. Despite the number of studies which identify multiple causes of unsuccessful implementation processes, literature is lacking regarding the strategic facets of innovation implementation. Building on the derived knowledge of the underlying dynamics of innovation processes, through grounded theory and in-depth literature review, the present study aims to contribute to existing implementation literature by examining the strategic facets of innovation implementation.

scholarly journals What hinders and facilitates the implementation of nurse-led interventions in dementia care? A scoping review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Karrer ◽  
Julian Hirt ◽  
Adelheid Zeller ◽  
Susi Saxer
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Culture Of Care ◽  
People With Dementia

Abstract Background The implementation of evidence-based interventions for people with dementia is complex and challenging. However, successful implementation might be a key element to ensure evidence-based practice and high quality of care. There is a need to improve implementation processes in dementia care by better understanding the arising challenges. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify recent knowledge concerning barriers and facilitators to implementing nurse-led interventions in dementia care. Methods We performed a scoping review using the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Studies explicitly reporting on the implementation process and factors influencing the implementation of a nurse-led intervention in dementia care in all settings were included. We searched eight databases from January 2015 until January 2019. Two authors independently selected the studies. For data analysis, we used an inductive approach to build domains and categories. Results We included 26 studies in the review and identified barriers as well as facilitators in five domains: policy (e.g. financing issues, health insurance), organisation (e.g. organisational culture and vision, resources, management support), intervention/implementation (e.g. complexity of the intervention, perceived value of the intervention), staff (e.g. knowledge, experience and skills, attitude towards the intervention), and person with dementia/family (e.g. nature and stage of dementia, response of persons with dementia and their families). Conclusions Besides general influencing factors for implementing nursing interventions, we identified dementia-specific factors reaching beyond already known barriers and facilitators. A pre-existing person-centred culture of care as well as consistent team cultures and attitudes have a facilitating effect on implementation processes. Furthermore, there is a need for interventions that are highly flexible and sensitive to patients’ condition, needs and behaviour.

Innovation Implementation as a Dynamic Equilibrium: Emergent Processes and Divergent Outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 999-1036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goo Hyeok Chung ◽  
Jin Nam Choi
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Innovation Implementation ◽  
Dynamic Interactions ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
Implementation Failure ◽  
Innovation Characteristics

Innovation literature typically postulates a linear and institution-driven implementation process that leads to bifurcated outcomes (i.e., acceptance or rejection) of innovation. Adopting a grounded theory approach and a social constructionist perspective, we explore dynamic, interactive implementation processes unfolding over time; these processes generate divergent and often unexpected outcomes. The present qualitative analysis of 40 cases of innovation reveals that two competing forces shape the implementation process. As initiators of innovation implementation, top managers form a driving force and introduce various tactics to facilitate implementation. Resistors or individuals against innovation form a resisting force and organize various schemes to inhibit implementation. The relative strengths of driving and resisting forces lead to four different patterns of implementation, namely, implementation without change, modified implementation, minimal implementation, and implementation failure. Dynamic interactions between initiators and resistors shift implementation outcomes by changing the perceptions of followers with regard to innovation characteristics. The resulting theoretical framework highlights the political nature of innovation implementation and indicates the need to consider socioeconomic and sociopolitical dynamics involving multiple organizational actors.

The Role of Innovation in Sustainable Entrepreneurship

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Eduardo Terán-Yépez ◽  
Gema M. Marín-Carrillo ◽  
M. Pilar Casado-Belmonte ◽  
María de las Mercedes Capobianco-Uriarte
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Innovation Implementation ◽  
Sustainable Entrepreneurship ◽  
Dynamic Framework

Literature argues that innovation has an inherent and critical relevance in sustainable entrepreneurship (SE). However, due to the variety of innovation types and the broad spectrum covered by this concept, there is not a clear understanding of which roles innovation plays in SE. To address the limitations of current literature, the main objective of this chapter is to conduct a literature review on underlying the roles of innovation in SE. The literature analysis reveals seven different roles that innovation adopts in SE and that those have seldom been related to each other. This chapter closes this gap by discussing and suggesting an integrative and dynamic framework of how these roles possess parallel ways, superpose, and influence one another, suggesting that SE actually is about a multi-innovation implementation process.

A process for successfully implementing BPR projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1102-1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.F.F. Fasna ◽  
Sachie Gunatilake
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Process Reengineering ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Comprehensive Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Project Level

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the business process reengineering (BPR) implementation process adopted by organisations grounded in the actual project-level realities. The findings are used to propose a BPR implementation process that can be adopted by organisations to effectively reengineer their processes. Design/methodology/approach A thorough literature review was used to first develop a conceptual BPR implementation process comprising three key phases and five steps. Then, four case studies were conducted in organisations that have successfully undertaken BPR projects to explore the actual project-level implementation processes. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with respondents who have been actively involved in the different steps of the BPR implementation processes to collect data within the selected organisations. Findings Altogether 30 activities which are to be carried out throughout the BPR implementation process were identified. Findings disclosed that the minor differences in the activities being performed throughout the BPR implementation process are due to the lack of homogenous characteristics, i.e. type of the process reengineered, form of reengineering and approach for implementing BPR projects. Originality/value This paper puts forward a comprehensive view on the BPR implementation process including the key phases, steps and the sequence of activities to be followed. In doing so, the paper addresses a clear gap in literature that calls for a comprehensive model to assist during the BPR implementation to achieve the desired results.

scholarly journals Implementing Hoshin Kanri in small manufacturing companies

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 304-322
Author(s):  
Malin Löfving ◽  
Anders Melander ◽  
Fredrik Elgh ◽  
David Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Management Involvement

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to develop knowledge on the implementation of Hoshin Kanri (HK) in small manufacturing companies. Two research questions are addressed: (1) what factors influence the implementation of HK in small manufacturing companies? (2) How do the factors influence the implementation of HK in small manufacturing companies?Design/methodology/approachThe research presented in this paper is based on an extensive literature review and data from the implementation process in five small manufacturing companies. In the literature review, factors influencing the implementation of HK, lean production and total quality management (TQM) in small manufacturing firms are identified. Thereafter, five implementation cases are analyzed. Findings from the cases are then contrasted with the factors identified in the literature and further theorized.FindingsSeven factors were found to either enable or hamper HK implementation in small manufacturing companies. Management involvement was identified as a critical factor. Management involvement can be typologized as collaborative or demanding, and the types of involvement is decisive in implementation processes within the small manufacturing company context.Originality/valueIn this paper, the authors focus on small manufacturing companies as the starting point and relate theoretical and practical results to the implementation processes in this defined target group. Conceptualizing implementation as a learning process, this research contributes to this emerging perspective on small firm development.

Important implementation constructs for federal agencies in health and human service settings that are selecting, monitoring, and supporting grantees

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-392
Author(s):  
Allison Dymnicki ◽  
Robin Bzura ◽  
David Osher ◽  
Abraham Wandersman ◽  
Dan Duplantier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Background:Federal agencies and other funders seeking to maximise their impact aim to understand factors associated with implementing evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to address health problems. Challenges exist, however, in synthesising information from different disciplines and reaching agreement about these factors due to different terminology, frameworks, and measures being used in different fields. Methods:A mixed-methods approach was used to identifying a set of implementation constructs helpful for selecting, monitoring, and supporting federal grantees in health and human service settings. Three phases of research were conducted: a literature review, structured expert interviews, and consensus building. Interviews with implementation experts were used to validate a set of implementation constructs identified in the literature review as strongly and consistently related to successful implementation of EBIs in international contexts. A modified Delphi approach was used with a technical working group (TWG) of federal staff to agree on the constructs most relevant for federally funded EBIs. Findings:This process yielded 11 constructs related to either the intervention, the intersection between the invention and context, or the implementation process. These constructs are areas of interest when integrating research evidence into routine practice. Expert interviewees recommended establishing clear, consistent construct definitions before developing valid, feasible measures of the constructs. In contrast to the numerous and specific constructs advanced by researchers, federal TWG members favoured fewer constructs with more generalisability. Discussion and conclusions:This article demonstrates the translation work required for policy contexts and highlights a successful approach to translate evidence from implementation science research for federal staff.

scholarly journals Tackling the scaling-up problem of digital health applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peggy Richter ◽  
Lorenz Harst
Keyword(s):  
Digital Health ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Health Applications

Abstract Aim The purpose of this editorial is to provide guidance for the readers concerning the broad realm of approaches towards successful implementation of digital health applications into the health care system. Recent developments due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic are used as a current angle. Subject and Methods All contributions within the special issue were scanned for their most decisive contribution to the special issue and the field of implementation science, with a focus on digital health. Micro, meso, and macro layers of implementation processes, as well as the technological perspective itself, are used as broad categories for sorting the contributions and structuring the special issue. Results The ten contributions to this special issue cover micro (n = 1), technology (n = 1), meso (n = 4) and macro (n = 2) perspectives on the implementation process of digital health applications. Two further contributions also tackle the issue from a wider perspective when aiming to structure telemedicine application types and barriers encountered when implementing digital health. Conclusion Considering the wide array of research fields represented in this special issue, an emphasis is put on the importance of interdisciplinary work required for tackling the scale-up problem of digital health. As such, the special issue can assist in leveraging the full potential of digital health, not only when dealing with situations as out-of-the-ordinary as the current pandemic but also well beyond that, for example when dealing with the upcoming challenges of demographic change.

Toward Hospital Implementation of Advance Care Planning: Should Hospital Professionals Be Involved?

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 456-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgit Vanderhaeghen ◽  
Inge Bossuyt ◽  
Sybille Opdebeeck ◽  
Johan Menten ◽  
Peter Rober
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Advance Care Planning ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Hospital Practice ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Advance Care

In Belgium, Advance Care Planning (ACP) is not well implemented in hospital practice. One of the premises for successful implementation is involving the adopters in the implementation process. In hospital, important adopters of ACP are physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists. First, this study wants to understand what the characteristics are of ACP in hospital, according to professionals. Second, this study aims to give an insight in the experienced value of ACP. Third, the experienced barriers to have ACP conversations are explored. Twenty-four interviews were taken and analyzed with Content Analysis based on Grounded Theory. Three independent external auditors surveilled the analysis. ACP in hospital exists by the grace of the initiative of the actors involved in the case. Professionals perceive fields of tension between one another; barriers to ACP communication. ACP is mainly considered valuable because it is a process that creates time for exploration and reflection.

scholarly journals What hinders and facilitates the implementation of nurse-led interventions in dementia care? A scoping review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Karrer ◽  
Julian Hirt ◽  
Adelheid Zeller ◽  
Susi Saxer
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Culture Of Care ◽  
People With Dementia

Abstract BackgroundThe implementation of evidence-based interventions for people with dementia is complex and challenging. However, successful implementation might be a key element to ensure evidence-based practice and high quality of care. There is a need to improve implementation processes in dementia care by better understanding the arising challenges. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify recent knowledge concerning barriers and facilitators to implementing nurse-led interventions in dementia care.MethodsWe performed a scoping review using the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Studies explicitly reporting on the implementation process and factors influencing the implementation of a nurse-led intervention in dementia care were included. We searched eight databases until January 2019. Two authors independently selected the studies. For data analysis, we used an inductive approach to build domains and categories.ResultsWe included 26 studies in the review and identified barriers as well as facilitators in five domains: policy (e.g. financing issues, health insurance), organisation (e.g. organisational culture and vision, resources, management support), intervention/implementation (e.g. complexity of the intervention, perceived value of the intervention), staff (e.g. knowledge, experience and skills, attitude towards the intervention), and person with dementia/family (e.g. nature and stage of dementia, response of persons with dementia and their families). ConclusionsBesides general influencing factors for implementing nursing interventions, we identified dementia-specific factors reaching beyond already known barriers and facilitators. A pre-existing person-centred culture of care as well as consistent team cultures and attitudes have a facilitating effect on implementation processes. Furthermore, there is a need for interventions that are highly flexible and sensitive to patients’ condition, needs and behaviour.

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