Innovation passport the IBM First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) journey from research to reality

Moreover, this best practice is based on collaboration with external partners, an approach that is even more critical given strained economic times." -Keith O'Brien, VP, Best Practices Research, Frost & Sullivan Get Inside IBM's Breakthrough FOAK Program for Delivering Profitable...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Frederich, Mary Jo
Other Authors: Andrews, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] IBM Press 2010
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A program that works
  • The FOAK process: phase I
  • How ideas take shape
  • Getting the most out of partnerships
  • Choosing the best projects
  • The FOAK process: phases II & III
  • Clarifying project plans
  • Ensuring the work gets done
  • Telling the story: IBM's industry solutions labs
  • Portfolio management
  • Contracts and intellectual property
  • A guide for creating innovative programs
  • The future of collaborative innovation
  • Includes bibliographical references and index