Innovation in Information Technology

Basic Concepts - Process

May, 2011

Innovations !

Innovations

• What is innovation?

To innovate is to …. renew or change

“An idea, a change or an improvement is only an innovation

when it is put to use, is accepted by users and effectively causes a social

or commercial reorganization”

Brainstorming

• Why Innovate?1. Solve Problems.2. Improve processes.3. Overcome Pain.

Examples of Innovation

Since the beginning of time, innovation was the pillar of development

500,000 BC 2,800 BC3,500 BC 1,180 AD 1,286 AD 1,440 AD

1503 AD 1796 AD 1886 AD1886 AD 1888 AD 1903 AD

1903 AD 1968 AD1998

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Innovation History

• Innovative solutions …1.English highways!2.The Gate tower building.

Types of Innovation

Types of innovation1. Creating new things.

2. Developing new things.

Types of innovators1. Manufacturer innovators.

2. End User innovators.

The innovation Process

"Innovation, like many business functions, is a management process that requires specific tools, rules,

and discipline."

Aspects of Innovation Management

Tech•Formation•Development•Implementation

Business

•Financing•Marketing•Selling

Technical Innovation Management

• Phases of the Innovation cycle

• Formation.• Crystallization.• Planning.

Formulation

• Technology Management• Testing and refinement.• Beta and standardization.

Development

• In-field implementation of the developed solutionsImplementation

• The innovation Process – Formulation

Form the Innovation Group

Identify a list of Problems

Prioritize Problems (Urgency, Effect, Scope)

Select Problem – Re Identify the problem

Plan and Schedule – Workforce Management

Strategic Status Analysis

Involved DisciplinesProject ManagementStrategic Management

• The innovation Process – Development

Technology Alternatives Evaluation

Field Visits and Documentation - Feasibility

Work Breakdown Structure

Actual Task Development

Ongoing testing and re-alignment

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• The innovation Process – ImplementationSecondary Field Checks

Product Re-alignment

In field Modular implementation

Modular integration

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The innovation life cycleAnalysis

Technology Life cycle

• Why does Innovational approaches sometimes fail?

1. Poor Leadership2. Poor Organization3. Poor Communication4. Poor Empowerment5. Poor Knowledge Management

Survey !

Can you identify ?1. Black Box testing.2. White Box testing.3. Validation Vs. Verification.4. Workbench.5. Alpha Vs. Beta Testing.6. Defect Cascading.7. Master Priority tables.

DilemmaIs innovation supply based or demand

led?

Questions ?