Connectivity creates innovation

Rudy L. Ruggles Iii

International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 2004, vol. 3, issue 1, 116-121

Abstract: Innovation powers growth and reduces cost. Recently, whole new innovation approaches have become available with the rise of connectivity. While noting that connectivity can be used to enhance all stages of the innovation lifecycle, this paper focuses on how companies are using online forums to enhance the generation and development of new ideas by informal networks of people. It describes the essential elements of such forums (open contribution, peer review, joint development and context setting), drawing upon work done by several companies and on the development of a software application to support collaborative idea generation and development.

Keywords: innovation; connectivity; communities of practice; social software; collaboration; idea generation; online forums. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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