Innovation And Agility In The Digital Age

Africa is a laboratory for managerial and societal innovations built out of pragmatic arrangements. Some African companies offer products and services that go beyond the standard practices of their international counterparts, based on original and inventive managerial characteristics. Such success stories outline a new model of management and innovation for companies in the digital era. The African innovations that have emerged over the past ten years are directly linked to a managerial model that perfectly meets the demands of the digital era. These new organizations indicate that good managerial practices and innovation models also come from the Global South and no longer exclusively from the East Coast of the United States. Understanding these dynamics is of great theoretical and practical interest for the many companies struggling to seize the opportunities for growth in Africa.

This book focuses on how businesses manage organizational innovation processes. It explores the innovative policies and practices that organizations need to develop to allow them to be successful in this digital age. These policies will be based on key resources such as research and development and human resources and need to enable companies to respond to challenges they may face due to the digital economy. It explains how organizational innovation can be used to improve business’s development, performance, conduct and outcomes. Contributing to stimulate the growth and development of each individual in a dynamic, competitive and global economy, the present book can be used by a diverse range of readers, including academics, researchers, managers and engineers interested in matters related with Organizational Innovation in the Digital Age.

Africa is a laboratory for managerial and societal innovations built out of pragmatic arrangements. Some African companies offer products and services that go beyond the standard practices of their international counterparts, based on original and inventive managerial characteristics. Such success stories outline a new model of management and innovation for companies in the digital era. The African innovations that have emerged over the past ten years are directly linked to a managerial model that perfectly meets the demands of the digital era. These new organizations indicate that good managerial practices and innovation models also come from the Global South and no longer exclusively from the East Coast of the United States. Understanding these dynamics is of great theoretical and practical interest for the many companies struggling to seize the opportunities for growth in Africa.

What sort of health system do we want to implement in the face of the imminent arrival of artificial intelligence and robotics in medical practices? The Covid-19 health crisis has demonstrated the importance of digital technologies in the care of patients and their families, as imperative attention was called to ethics and relational practice. This book analyzes numerous sources of feedback to reveal the multiple facets of this so-called Medicine 4.0. It reveals the extent to which digital medicine requires new forms of organization and new approaches to co-conception, in a logic that is resolutely collaborative with patients. The book concludes with legal and ethical points of view in order to challenge the reader on their duty to truly be an "actor" of their health care.

Find your company's unique innovation style, and nurture it into a powerful competitive advantage Praised by business leaders worldwide, Agile Innovation is the authoritative guide to survival and success in today's "innovate-or-die" business world. This revolutionary approach combines the best of Agile with the world's leading methods of Innovation to present a crisp, articulate, and proven system for developing the breakthrough capabilities every organization must master to thrive today and tomorrow. You already know that effective innovation doesn't happen by accident—it is achieved by careful design. Agile Innovation addresses the three critical drivers of innovation success: accelerating the innovation process; reducing the risks inherent in innovation; and engaging your entire organization and your broader ecosystem in the innovation effort. The key frameworks described here build on the proven success of Agile to provide a comprehensive and customizable Innovation Master Plan approach to sustained innovation improvement in the five critical performance areas: strategy, portfolio, process, culture and infrastructure. Major topics include: the power of Agile in the innovation process, how to overcome innovation risk, the best tools to evoke engagement and collaboration, branding as an integral element of innovation, and the best leadership skills and practices that create the special environment that enables transformative growth. Readers will learn specifically how to create better ideas, develop them more efficiently, and work together more profitably and effectively to achieve breakthroughs. The insights offered in this book are highlighted in 11 detailed case studies illustrating the world's best innovation practices at Wells Fargo, Nike, Volvo, Netflix, Southwest Airlines, NASA,The New York Times, and others, in dozens of specific business examples, in two dozen powerful and unique techniques and methods, and a full set of implementation guidelines to put these insights into practice. Key Insights: Understand how to implement the many ways that innovation efforts can be accelerated to achieve even greater competitive advantage Learn to create a culture of innovation, greater engagement, and rich collaboration throughout your organization Discover how to reduce risk and accelerate learning Implement your own unique plan to enhance collaborative innovation, from leadership through operations Integrate key agility principles into your strategic planning decisions for sustained improvement Explore dramatic new approaches to open innovation that optimize large scale innovation Apply the latest and best technology tools to enhance innovation, reduce risk, and promote broad participation. This is a must read book, a practical guide for fostering a culture of innovation, nurturing creativity, and efficiently developing the ideas that drive strategic growth. And since innovation is not imitation, you know that copying the ideas and strategies of other successful organizations will not produce the desired outcomes. Hence, all leaders must develop their own way of innovating and nurture the right style of collaborating for their own organization. This book will guide you to find your own unique pathways to success. Blaze your own trail to the high levels of innovativeness and organizational agility by learning from the expert guidance and practical, actionable advice offered throughout this important book.

In Praise of Surge The Age of Surge is transformational innovation in a bottle for leaders and companies seeking to win in the tech-fueled digital economy! - John Schanz, Former Chief Network Officer, Comcast Cable Overview The global forces of digital are putting traditional companies at risk of irrelevance. In their place is an emerging, more complex organizational species, one built to thrive amidst volatility and uncertainty. These new digital native companies embrace complexity and ambiguity. What traditional companies see as impending disaster, digital native companies see as opportunities—and as a result, they are growing exponentially. In order to compete in this new world, traditional companies must transform their organizations, but this transformation is not just technical. In fact, the transformation that matters most now is human, cultural, and structural. Surge offers a provocative alternative to those espousing shiny new tools, technology and cut-and-paste formulas borrowed from the digital elite. Built on the science surrounding the influence of social systems, neuroscience, and complexity, Surge provides a pragmatic framework for exploiting these social forces for rapid, profound, and continuous digital innovation and Enterprise transformation.

SECOND EDITION Competing in a digital future describes an innovation-driven, digital transformation and business agility method for industrial age organizations. The intended audience for the book is business leaders who need to drive the transformation and managers and technical experts who will make transforming the business a reality. The book outlines a simple process that any organization can use to see rapid results, fully becoming a corporate citizen of the digital age and seeing a boost in revenue and profitability while building a long-term sustainable business. The transformational; method is called Agile Digital Transformation, or ADapT for short. ADapT describes three phases of a transformation effort, each consisting of three steps. The nine-step approach is used iteratively, and once one cycle completes, the next begins. The main is that "you never have to re-organize or right-size again; instead, continually evolve and be a better and more appropriate version of the organization tomorrow." Well-known IT and digital strategist and best-selling author David Cannon, calls the book "profoundly relevant and timely." David had the following to say about the author. "Johann has a unique talent for taking a vast amount of information from all kinds of places and turning it into something straightforward that cuts through all the noise and provide a clear, simple direction. Having said that, there's nothing simple about Johann's work. His work is rigorous, and it is based on a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience. He uses his network to learn as much as he can from each of us, he reads more than anyone I know, but his gift is in crystallizing all of that into providing guidance that is unique, clear, and useful." In "Competing in a digital future," you will learn about; Devising a digital strategy for your organization How you can identify and prioritize innovations in your business that will have the best and most immediate impact How to make innovation work for you, How you can streamline your business model How to execute with maximum agility at scale, and How to keep your organization competitive and relevant You don't need technical skills to read or use the guidance in the book; anyone can leverage the lessons in the book almost immediately.

In a world undergoing rapid technological evolution, this is your indispensable guide to thriving in the digital age. Digital Transformation Roadmap: From Vision to Execution offers a comprehensive exploration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by presenting a roadmap for leveraging technology to revolutionize businesses, strategy, and innovation. Embark on a journey that unveils the dynamic interplay between technology and business. Discover the evolution of tech life cycles, the significance of digital transformation, and the key domains of change reshaping industries. Explore strategies to gain competitive advantage, from reimagining business models to aligning digital visions with organizational goals. Experience a holistic approach to digital transformation. Learn how to empower employees, foster a culture of innovation, and navigate change adeptly. Delve into the world of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain, and harness their potential to open new avenues for growth. From cybersecurity roadmaps to measuring system performance, uncover essential practices to ensure the resilience and success of digital initiatives. Master the art of delivering exceptional digital customer experiences and harnessing the value of data. Whether you’re a business leader, strategist, or tech enthusiast, this book equips you with actionable insights, practical strategies, and a forward-thinking mindset to drive change and thrive in the digital landscape.