scholarly journals Examining the Role of Partners in Improving Innovation Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Zu’bi M. F. Al-Zu’bi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Comparative Effect ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Lead Users ◽  
Product Development Processes

The purpose of this paper is to study the innovation performance with regards to the input of collaborative partners in new product development processes leading to an innovation. A thoroughly-designed questionnaire was distributed to operations managers of 729 manufacturers. Data collected was subjected to regression analysis indicating significant comparative effect on innovation performance in favor of lead users.

Product development management complexity: emerging challenges and the role of senior leadership

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano Pavanelli Stefanovitz ◽  
Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
New Product ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Product Development Processes

Purpose This paper aims to present and discuss factors that affect the current complexity of new product development processes in the appliance sector, exploring their influence on the repositioning of senior Research & Development (R&D) executives in terms of both knowledge and leadership management. Design/methodology/approach The paper is built on an illustrative real case which is analyzed based on the conceptual foundations of the role of senior R&D executives, vis-a-vis industry specialists’ reflections on new requirements for such managers due to the current complexity of new product development processes. Findings The paper proposes an integrative framework that links emerging trends in product development complexity with a new enhanced approach required for senior R&D management. In addition, this paper raises new skills to equip the current and future generations of R&D managers, taking into account the need to reposition the knowledge management skills of senior R&D executives. Practical implications This paper sheds light on the skills desirable for senior R&D executives to be prepared for the new complexity involved in new product development processes, such as soft skills related to people management practices; technical skills related to portfolio management, project management and systems engineering; and conceptual skills related to the own, teach, learn and delegate strategy. Originality/value This paper blends academic and practical experience to shed light on emerging issues within R&D organizations and to point out the value of real impact research to open new research avenues.

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