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Contextual analysis as support for successful innovation in complex environments

Bednar, Peter LU and Welch, Christine (2007) p.149-162
Abstract
In order to survive and thrive, organizations need to adapt, re-invent themselves and therefore innovate. However many intentional efforts to bring about innovation do not succeed. In order to be successful, innovation requires the support of individuals throughout the environment in which it is emerging. However, in many cases such support is not forthcoming for a variety of reasons. In this paper, the authors discuss a number of barriers which may inhibit the success of innovative practice. They then discuss a role for Contextual Analysis as means to target individual engagement, and present an example of a method which could be used to conduct such analysis.
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Contextual Analysis, Contextual Inquiry, Systems Analysis, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Learning, Individual Learning, Strategic Systemic Thinking, SST, Complex Systems
host publication
Organizational Dynamics of Technology-Based Innovation: Diversifying the Research Agenda
editor
McMaster, Tom ; Wastell, David ; Ferneley, Elaine and DeGross, Janice I.
pages
149 - 162
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Springer
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  • scopus:34547887262
ISBN
978-0-387-72803-2
language
English
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  author       = {{Bednar, Peter and Welch, Christine}},
  booktitle    = {{Organizational Dynamics of Technology-Based Innovation: Diversifying the Research Agenda}},
  editor       = {{McMaster, Tom and Wastell, David and Ferneley, Elaine and DeGross, Janice I.}},
  isbn         = {{978-0-387-72803-2}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
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  title        = {{Contextual analysis as support for successful innovation in complex environments}},
  year         = {{2007}},
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