A Guide to Innovation Processes and Solutions in Government
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis, 2015
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- Title
- A Guide to Innovation Processes and Solutions in Government
- Author
- Gregory C. McLaughlin DBA|William R. Kennedy DBA
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1498721575
- ISBN 13
- 9781498721578
In today’s knowledge-driven global environment, fueled by an ever-increasing appetite for timely information, decision makers and senior leaders across all government agencies are seeking new ways to boost efficiencies. A Guide to Innovation Processes and Solutions in Government provides a roadmap for successful implementation of innovation for government organizations and subcontractors and suppliers working for the federal government.
The book details proven tools and processes that can make significant improvements in how the federal sector handles opportunities for innovation. It introduces the authors’ transformational innovation approach that is easy to implement. The N2OVATE™ process, selects the best innovation value-driven projects for implementation.
Presenting insights that can help readers bridge the gap between the shareholder, stakeholder, and customer, the book includes descriptive examples and a case study that illustrate the application of the N2OVATE™ methodology. It explains what it takes to achieve sustained innovation success within the federal sector and includes numerous easy-to-follow assessments, process flowcharts, tools, and strategies for achieving sustained innovation success within any government agency or organization.
The book guides you through the innovation process, from assessment to strategy to project implementation. It not only tells you what to do, but also how to do it. Seamless, robust, and reliable technology coupled with a proper innovation management approach can provide the mechanism for sustained innovation success. After reading this book, you will better understand what it takes to increase your innovation opportunity outcome while reducing waste, inefficiencies, and ineffectiveness.
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About the Author
Dr. Greg McLaughlin is a managing partner at Innovation Processes and Solutions, LLC. He brings a broad set of technical and practical expertise in quality improvement, innovation, and data analysis. Beginning as an analyst, he progressed quickly to director of research at a Fortune 200 company. Refining his skills in continuous quality improvement, he worked for Dr. W. Edwards Deming as instructor/ consultant. Greg authored a book for research and development in organizations (Total Quality in Research and Development, 1995) committed to quality improvement. He was an early adopter of Six Sigma and worked many years as a Six Sigma Senior Master Black Belt, saving organizations over $300 million. Many projects resulted in innovative products and services. His most accomplished skill is in interpreting data and finding a practical application. He can look beyond the numbers to find a solution to complex problems.
Dr. William R. Kennedy is currently a primary managing partner at Innovation Processes and Solutions (IPS) Consulting. He is an award-winning and internationally recognized organizational leader and author with over 30 years experience in the public and private sectors.
Buzz has an extensive background in leadership and management in information technology, defense, and aerospace acquisition, requirements, and program management. He is also considered a subject matter expert in strategy and innovation development, manufacturing and production, reliability-centered maintenance, Lean manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management, and training program development, design, and instruction.
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