Case Studies: P-R

Patients are increasingly recognised as a source of innovation and this led Pedro Oliveira and colleagues to establish a network of such user innovators. In this video interview Pedro talks about PI and on their website you can find an introductory video about the principles and also an extensive library of case examples

Innovation for the Environment.

One of the most successful animation studios in the world. Recently bought by Disney, it has a long track record of innovation and this case explores some of the underlying management approaches which it has learned and embedded.

Implementing radical change – case (written by the change management team leader) describing attempts to open up new innovation space by radically reframing the concept of lighting within its core division.
 

A detailed case looking at the journey of a giant corporation towards embedding sustainability as a key driver of innovation.  Written by the manager responsible for leading this change process.

A detailed case looking at the journey of a giant corporation towards embedding sustainability as a key driver of innovation.  Written by the manager responsible for leading this change process.

The problems which eventually dragged a famous technological innovator down into Chapter 11 bankruptcy are well-described in this presentation by Christian Sandstrom of Chalmers University.

Two doctors talk about their experience in introducing process improvement innovations in Torbay hospital in the UK. You can find the transcript of the interview here.

Innovation is essential in public services, both to deliver the ‘more for less’ agenda and to offer radical alternative approaches to major social and economic issues.

Case/activity using QFD – quality function deployment – to explore innovation in the luxury car maker, Lexus..

Radical innovation in the health service – the Bolton diabetes care prototype: A study exploring the innovation challenge in the UK healthcare sector.

Case study of an entrepreneurial venture established to try and solve problems of delivering fresh drinking water in developing countries.