Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

In working together with different stakeholders on sustainability and open innovation strategic ambiguity can be a meaningful instrument to use. Strategic ambiguity is of course ambiguous as well as the term itself suggests, because it can also have negative effects. 2016, in press, corrected proof). Norbert Bol.

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MAY 22, 2016

In 1962 Everett Rogers introduced the theory of the Diffusion of Innovation. Innovation and new ideas do not get adopted by the fact that it is a good idea. This is dependent on the innovation itself, communication channels, time, and the social system. Peer effects in the diffusion of innovations: Theory and simulation.

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Norbert Bol

DECEMBER 13, 2015

In the journal of Technological Forecasting & Social Change is an interesting article about the effects of corporate identity on innovation strategies and sustainability (Staub et al., Innovation in this article is classified as product innovation, process innovation, marketing innovation and organizational innovation.

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Norbert Bol

JUNE 5, 2016

This week I would like to discuss the importance of knowledge sharing for learning, creativity and innovation. al, 2016), in my opinion the most important aspect of knowledge sharing is that the right circumstances are created to learn, to co-create or to innovate. Procedia Economics and Finance 37 ( 2016 ) 545 – 553.

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Norbert Bol

DECEMBER 20, 2015

In the february 2016 edition of Research Policy, Kivimaa & Kern (2016) propose that sustainability transitions can best be achieved if governments stimulate sustainabilty through innovation and at the same time withdraw the support for old behaviour when it has a negative climate impact. Norbert Bol. Literature.

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Norbert Bol

JANUARY 24, 2016

Innovation is important in the entrepreneurial strategy processes to increase organizational performance. Innovation speed is essential to this performance as well, because when we define a new product or service there is a need to make it available to custumers fast to achieve first-mover advantages. Norbert Bol. Literature.

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Norbert Bol

JANUARY 31, 2016

Last week in Strategy Blogs we discussed the topic of innovation speed and how this positively relates to organizational performance. In addition to the characteristics mentioned last week that increase innovation speed, it is important to mention decisiveness as a characteristic as well. Norbert Bol. Literature. Literature.

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Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Innovation in our modern business world is becoming more and more a process where new knowledge is created through the joint efforts of people from different companies working together. Research shows that companies using so called interorganizational collaboration or co-creation in their innovation process excel in firm innovativeness.

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Norbert Bol

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Innovations are being created in formal Research & Development (R&D) departments, but can also originate outside R&D departments. In the February 2016 edition of Research Policy, there is an interesting article by Lee & Walsh who studied non-R&D innovation. Norbert Bol. Literature. N., & Walsh, J.

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Norbert Bol

JUNE 12, 2016

How do we learn to innovate and become successful entrepreneurs? In the August 2016 edition of the Journal of Business Research there is an interesting article (Abecassis-Moedas, et al., 2016) that shows how top haute cuisine chefs innovate and are successful. performing the behavior or experiencing the consequences.

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Norbert Bol

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

In fact “local socio-economic and environmental-innovative components of sustainability are drivers of profitability” For me the findings are interesting where they show a positive relation between sustainability, innovation and profitability. Ronda, Spain Although the study of Piedra-Muñoz et al. Have a great week!

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Norbert Bol

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

In fact “local socio-economic and environmental-innovative components of sustainability are drivers of profitability” For me the findings were interesting where they show a positive relation between sustainability, innovation and profitability. Ronda, Spain. Although the study of Piedra-Muñoz et al. Have a great week!

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Norbert Bol

APRIL 17, 2016

What do these developments contribute to innovation networks and is Facebook becoming the dominant innovation network platform? To answer this question, I will use the upcoming article in June 2016 in the International Journal of Information Management about information management for innovation networks.

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Innovation 360 Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

His major professional specializations are innovation management, Business development, Business strategic planning (Strategy development and implementation) and Open business models. Also his main expertise in academic area as a PhD candidate is innovation management in particular working on Open Innovation.

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Norbert Bol

DECEMBER 28, 2015

The best read strategy blog in 2015 was the blog from 1 February 2015 about “ Sustainability driving innovation “ I personally like this blog the most as well, as it supports the evidence that sustainability strategies stimulate innovation, beacuse sustainability needs new knowledge and capabilities. Literature. Cramer, J.

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Norbert Bol

JULY 10, 2016

Leaders are busy with networking, innovating, coaching and leading by example. In my opinion, traditional hierarchies are getting more and more replaced by networked- or social organizations, where organizational networking, learning and innovativeness are important drivers such as Husain et al. 2016) demonstrate. Norbert Bol.

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Norbert Bol

MARCH 28, 2016

To achieve more value in the context of responsible long term investments or sustainability driven innovations, it means that more diverse knowledge is necessary. For example stakeholders that participate to find new and innovative ways to create more value can participate for several reasons. 2016, in press, corrected proof).

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Norbert Bol

APRIL 23, 2016

Last week I wrote about how Facebook is becoming the innovation platform. 2016) point out that social media platforms should not only be viewed as a context in the communication, value co-creation or innovation between participants. Industrial Marketing Management. Singaraju et al. Norbert Bol. Literature. Singaraju, S.

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Norbert Bol

JANUARY 17, 2016

Creating value for customers in a competitive business world, requires a creative and innovative attitude to improve products and services. For ethical business leaders and managers it is important to guide the company in the right direction by fostering an innovative-sustainability-based attitude. Norbert Bol. Literature.

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Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Most managers do not resist this pressure as 78% of the managers would reject an NPV (net present value)-positive project if it would lower quarterly earnings, and 80 percent would focus on this short-term metric at the expense of building long-term shareholder value. Norbert Bol. Literature. Martens, M. L., & Carvalho, M.

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Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Successful implementation factors that need to be well aligned with the sustainability strategy are: organizational structure, organizational culture, leadership, management control and employee motivation and qualifications. Norbert Bol. Literature. Engert, S., & Baumgartner, R. Journal of Cleaner Production.

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Norbert Bol

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Last week a new study was published by Chassé & Boiral (2016) about socially accepted arguments to justify, rationalize and legitimize unstustainable behavior. Online First 3 october 2016). For that reason I tried to find some more scientific insight how we behave to justify our sustainability and/or unstainability behavior.

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Norbert Bol

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

In the previous Strategy Blog the importance of education was discussed and I added a poll with the question: “Do you think decision makers educate themselves enough about sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship?” ” The majority of the voters indicated that decision makers do not educate themselves enough.

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Norbert Bol

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

2016) presented three models on supply chain sustainability: Reactive strategy Results are achieved through the implementation of sustainability codes of conduct with a focal company using assessment to measure the results. Double-loop learning is embedded in the process and leads to new practices or supply chain sustainability innovation.

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Norbert Bol

APRIL 3, 2016

These jobs are less routinised and can be important drivers for innovation and the seeking of new knowledge and skills. In the June 2016 issue of Research Policy there is an interesting article how green jobs differ from non-green jobs. Education, especially training on-the-job, is becoming more important. Norbert Bol. Literature.

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Norbert Bol

MARCH 31, 2019

According to Apple’s Green Bond Report, Apple invested USD 1.657 billion (2016-2017) in clean technologies (CleanTech). More use of clean technologies in supply chains significantly reduce carbon- and other greenhouse gas emissions. However the cost of investment in clean technology is substantial.

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Norbert Bol

MAY 29, 2016

In the upcoming September 2016 issue of the journal Computers in Human Behavior, there is an overview of the scientific literature about the topic of kwowledge sharing in project teams. This will lead to an increase of performance and a reduction of risk. Norbert Bol. Literature. Navimipour, N. J., & Charband, Y.

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Norbert Bol

JUNE 19, 2016

Last week I wrote about how we can learn to innovate by learning from haute cuisine chefs. Besides learning from models I think it is also important (1) to asses who we are and (2) to make a good assessment of the organization where the innovation should take place. Time does not restrict them from innovating. Norbert Bol.

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Norbert Bol

MARCH 20, 2016

2016) came online which proposes that in a modern service approach we should include ecosystem services as well. 2016, in press, corrected proof). In the service industry, suppliers and customers think continuously about improving the process of value creation to remain competitive in a long term perspective. Matthies, B. D’Amato, D.,

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Norbert Bol

JUNE 19, 2022

Most organizations in the real estate industry have a learning (innovation) agenda and are active in industry-related associations where there is a clear focus on sustainability. What every organization should ask themselves is if the agenda ensures a real comprehensive approach to learning. Gosling, J., Gong, Y., & Brown, S.

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Norbert Bol

MARCH 6, 2016

From a sustainability and innovation perspective, the secondary stakeholders can be viewed as watchdogs who can provide insight in parts of the organization or its effects that are less visible. Secondary stakeholders can also be viewed as a guide to new business development as innovation is often the result of making new connections.

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Norbert Bol

JANUARY 3, 2016

Dear readers of strategy blogs, New Year brings a beautiful opportunity to thank you for reading and interacting with me on business strategy, innovation and sustainability. May the New Year open up new ways and new roads to success for you, fulfilling all your aspirations! Norbert Bol. Literature. Filis, G., & Mitrokostas, E. Revelli, C.

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Norbert Bol

MARCH 13, 2016

Market segmentation should therefore be interpreted more as a process related to the question at hand, where many segments have to be made to better understand your audience. Norbert Bol. Literature. Poortinga, W., & Darnton, A. Segmenting For Sustainability: The Development of a Sustainability Segmentation Model from a Welsh Sample.

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Norbert Bol

MARCH 31, 2019

According to Apple’s Green Bond Report, Apple invested USD 1.657 billion (2016-2017) in clean technologies (CleanTech). More use of clean technologies in supply chains significantly reduce carbon- and other greenhouse gas emissions. However the cost of investment in clean technology is substantial.

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Norbert Bol

APRIL 10, 2016

In the July 2016 issue of Research Policy there is an interesting article (Schemmann et al., 2016) that focuses on the characteristics that determine whether an idea is going to be implemented by the crowdsourcing company. Most studies about idea crowdsourcing focus on the phase of idea generation. Norbert Bol. Literature. Chappin, M.

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Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

The World Economic Forum’s chief economist Jennifer Blanke wrote in 2016 “GDP is a partial, short-term measure, whereas the world needs more wide-ranging and responsible instruments to inform the way we build the economies of the future.” 2016), Beyond GDP – is it time to rethink the way we measure growth? Literature. Chainey, R.

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