https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8 Made with an aura of mystery en-us 2018-04-11 03:55:03 UTC 2018-04-11 13:35:11 UTC hello@padlet.com theresa_leinfelder https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571306 Actual effort to implement innovation
Steps:

1. Define a method for bulidung the product or implementing the product 
2. Evaluate firms resources for best outcomes (countinous evaluation) 
3. Develop list of materials needed; develop a prototype to know costs 
4.  Determine ability of firm to introduce the innovation along with it's other products and processes 
5. Asure common sense in decision-making (not to much enthusiasm) 
6. Market for when to capacity to produce product is available 
7. Determine required profit margin, market size and profitability.

]]> 2018-04-11 06:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571306 https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571594 The application phase concerns the installing/releasing the new process or products for the whole organization. This is the do of the innovation project
process. If it is a process innovation, then the installation of the process should be ready for all parts of the organization that will be making the change. If the innovation is a new product then the product (and the associated activities) is ready for full production. As the project team turns over the innovation to the appropriate functions of the firm, some debugging may need to take place.
Sometimes, a project looks good until the application phase. In the application phase, it becomes clear that the goals of
the project are not being met nor carried through to the customer. A common reaction is to try and fix the problems. However, one possible solution that is often not considered is to shut down the project. The primary reason for not considering shutting down the project is escalating commitment the resources
and time spent to date make people want to find success rather than recognize the loss and prior mistakes in judgments.
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]]> 2018-04-11 06:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571594 https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571696 Targets should be spicific and well defined, realistic and doable, timed for achievability, measureable in realistic meausre, agreed by organization, person responsible of the definition phase. Define who we are, what we do and when we do it. "are you where you thought you would be" Main goal of this phase is to define projects that matter to its customers and in turn to define
In this phase standards are set, 
design project team, begin project records.]]> 2018-04-11 06:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571696 https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571840
The gap identification process compares
where the organization is to where it wants to be, as well as where the firm s
competitors are. 

Current : 10kgs bags for the Estonian market at 2.15 euros per bag 

Future:  an alufoil tray with a grill net together with 250 grs of coal 

Competitor:  Mustang at 4.12 per tray including 250grs of coal. This disposable grill tray was competing his imported 10kgs coal. This idea is handy and convinient to Estonian consumers as it is affordable for grilling shishkebabs ]]> 2018-04-11 06:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250571840 https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250574441  1.State clearly the gap the project is going to address. This statement should include what the problem consists of, the need to find a solution, and what the intention of the firm is. 

2. Gather information about the nature of the innovation to be undertaken and its place in the gap analysis results. This would include type of innovation, life cycle stage, complexity, and criticality of the project to be undertaken. 

3. Identify constraints. There are constraints in the environment and in the firm. The gap analysis should help identify some of the resource and time constraints. However, customer input as well as the input of other stakeholders should be sought. 

4. Develop alternatives to address the issues identified by the gap analysis. By developing alternatives, managers can develop a clearer understanding of how to solve the gap. In addition, the process of developing alternatives may give the management other insights into ways to solve the gap. 

5. Record the project objectives that emerge. If the previous four steps have been done correctly, the objectives for the project should be clear. The objectives follow logically from the analysis and lay the groundwork for defining the project parameters. ]]> 2018-04-11 06:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250574441 https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250621214 During the design phase, the firm begins to decide what it needs to meet the
strategic goals, who will be responsible for the project, and how the process
of innovation will take place. The definition phase has established the targets
and standards for the project. The first question in the design phase concerns
feasibility: Can the project be done? If so, the design phase can begin. There
are two key types of individuals who must be on the team if design is to be
viable concept generators and concept implementers. Concept generators
throw out ideas about how to solve the problems, and concept implementers
focus on how to accomplish the ideas. In design, it is important to begin with
a concept of the whole and then design components to fit into the whole. The
definition phase should give the innovation team the concept of the whole,
and the design phase should fill in the parts.
The individual or individuals in the design phase need to possess three
talents:
1. The ability to recognize future trends while contributing to the designs for
their firm
2. The ability to recognize the potential commercial significance of aha
moments in their own R&D settings as well as in other interactions in
their life
3. The ability to integrate the commercial and technical worlds. This requires
knowledge of what is possible and what is wanted]]> 2018-04-11 09:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dafnis_coudounaris/r1yfhpnxfqk8/wish/250621214