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Project radicalness and maturity: a contingency model for the importance of enablers of technological innovation
01 Apr 2003-
About: The article was published on 2003-04-01 and is currently open access. It has received 4 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Maturity (finance) & Contingency theory.
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TL;DR: This article showed that certain types of dialogue can spur technical creativity and that coaching dialogues that support a scientist's autonomy while providing guidance can be particularly effective for staving off stammers.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a variety of R&D/marketing interface problems are identified and they were found to be a major factor in the failure of new products, and some ways to promote a harmonious R & D/Marketing interface are suggested.
201 citations
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...Souder et al. (1998), on the other hand, determine the effects of technical and market uncertainty and R&D/marketing integration on NPD effectiveness....
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...These activities and decisions are aimed at systematic removal of uncertainty through evaluation of information of both technical and commercial natures (Moenaert & Souder, 1990). Craig & Hart (1992) identify three areas of research pertaining to the activities associated with the NPD process: 1....
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27 Aug 2011TL;DR: In this paper, the role of gatekeepers in the transfer of information within a single RD was investigated, and one half of the non-gatekeeping project leaders had ascended the technical ladder.
Abstract: This study investigates the role of gatekeepers in the transfer of information within a single RD in contrast, one half of the non-gatekeeping project leaders had ascended the technical ladder. This implies that higher managerial levels demand strong interpersonal as well as technical skills.
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TL;DR: Markham et al. as mentioned in this paper investigated the association between championing and the following variables: NPD performance at the program, firm, and project levels; industry characteristics; and project-and firm-related NPD characteristics.
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TL;DR: In this article, the amount and value of internal communication vary with the specific R&D function to be performed and the project manager's role in coupling the project to other parts of the organization.
Abstract: Both the amount and value of internal communication vary with the specific R&D function to be performed. Product and process development projects benefit far more than research or technical service projects from good internal communication. Technical service projects show higher performance when the project manager assumes primary responsibility for coupling the project to other parts of the organization.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a study of 95 new product projects in 75 Australian manufacturing firms revealed two important sets of links between the elements of firms' organizational environments and proficiency of new product process activities.
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