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This book provides a roadmap for successful implementation of innovation for organizations working as subcontractors or suppliers for the federal government. With a focus on the federal sector, it details tools and processes that can make significant improvements in how the federal sector handles innovation opportunities. Presenting insights that can help readers bridge the gap between supplier and customer, the book includes many examples and a case study that illustrate the application of the methodology. It also includes process flowcharts, tools, and strategies for innovation within an agency or organization. Content: Why This Book Is NecessaryIntroductionWhy Innovation Is Such a Difficult Goal to AchieveOngoing ResearchCulture and the EnvironmentDynamic CapabilitiesRequirementsAssessmentStrategies for InnovationInnovation Process ManagementIncremental InnovationSummaryInnovation: A Combination of PerspectivesIntroductionCoalescence/CombinationOpinions: Expanding the Definition of InnovationA Research StudyBackgroundSummarizing the ResultsThe Contribution of SatisfactionNeeds (Requirements) SatisfactionUser (Customer) SatisfactionThe Amalgamation of ChoicesThe Importance of InformationThe Influence of JudgmentKnowledgeExperiencesPerformanceInclusionSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsCultural and Environmental Influences on InnovationIntroductionLarge-Scale Cultural Influences: Individual PerspectiveNational CulturesEthnicities (Diversity?)Organizational CulturesType of Government (Political System) InfluencesAffiliate CulturesFamilyPeers (Friends)Estimating the Effect of Culture on InnovationCulture and the EnvironmentUse of Alliances in the Public DomainA Leader's Role in Creating a Culture of InnovationSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsDynamic Capabilities: The Power of InnovationIntroductionDynamic CapabilitiesDynamic Capabilities and the LeaderA Case for Process MappingBenefits of Process Mapping for InnovationLean ConceptsCause and EffectSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsNeeds and Requirements: How to Initiate Sustained Successful InnovationIntroductionRequirements, Core Competency, and Mission Set DefinitionAcquiring Capabilities and Addressing Capability GapsThe Defense Acquisition SystemJoint Capabilities and Integration Development SystemPlanning, Programming, Budget, and Execution ProcessManaging the Complexities of the DAS, JCIDS, and PPBE RelationshipSequestrationJCIDS and the Requirements Generation ProcessSystemic Leadership Challenges within the Requirements Definition ProcessSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentOrganizational Assessment: Is the Organization Ready for Innovation?IntroductionOrganizational EvaluationInitial Assessment: Organizational Readiness for InnovationInterpretationActionsEvaluating Innovation SuccessInterpretationActionsEvaluating Agency and Organizational CultureAssessing the Work EnvironmentInterpretationActionsInnovation ReadinessStep 1: Needs (Requirements) and New IdeasStep 2: Nominate and NormalizeStep 3: Objectify and OperationalizeStep 4: Verify and ValidateStep 5: Align and AdaptStep 6: Track and Transfer PerformanceStep 7: Evaluate and ExecuteScoringInterpretationActionsN2OVATE?? ?? IR ProficiencyAssessment of Needs (Requirements) and ValuesSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsOrganizational Diagnostics: Through the Looking GlassIntroductionWhy Perform Diagnostics?Diagnostic ElementsSituational AnalysisEnvironmental ScanActive Data (Information) SourcesPassive Data (Information) SourcesSummarize the InformationAssessmentBuilding a ProfileCausal InquirySummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsInnovation Strategies: Design for SuccessIntroductionOrganizational ScaleExisting StrategiesInnovation Strategy TypesStrategy 1: Ad HocStrategy 2: Supplier BasedStrategy 3: Directive DrivenStrategy 4: R&D EmphasisStrategy 5: Science BasedStrategy 6: No StrategyMission, Vision, and Purpose StatementsCompatibility with Organizational Outcomes and FunctionsConstructing an Innovation StrategyStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats AnalysisAssembling the StrategyPersistenceImplementing an Innovation StrategySuccess FactorsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsSelecting an Innovation Project: Projects that Add Lasting ValueIntroductionStep 1: AssessmentStep 2: Normalize and NominateStep 3: Objectify and OperationalizeStep 4: Validate and VerifyStep 5: Adaptation and AlignmentAcceptance of ChangeStep 6: Tabulate and Track PerformanceStep 7: Execute and EvaluateSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsLeading Innovation Project Success: From Concept to RealityIntroductionThe Impact of InnovationMacroinnovationMicroinnovationImplementing a Successful ProjectScenario 1: Incremental ImprovementScenario 2: ReplacementSummaryDiscussion QuestionsAssignmentsThe Federal Government: 2015 and BeyondIntroductionSummaryReferencesIndex In today's knowledge-driven global environment, fueled by an ever-increasing appetite for timely information, decision makers and senior leaders across all government agencies are seeking new ways to boost efficiencies. A Guide to Innovation Processes and Solutions in Government provides a roadmap for successful implementation of innovation for government organizations and subcontractors and suppliers working for the federal government. The book details proven tools and processes that can make significant improvements in how the federal sector handles opportunities for innovation. It introduces the authors' transformational innovation approach that is easy to implement. The N2OVATE process, selects the best innovation value-driven projects for implementation. Presenting insights that can help readers bridge the gap between the shareholder, stakeholder, and customer, the book includes descriptive examples and a case study that illustrate the application of the N2OVATE methodology. It explains what it takes to achieve sustained innovation success within the federal sector and includes numerous easy-to-follow assessments, process flowcharts, tools, and strategies for achieving sustained innovation success within any government agency or organization. The book guides you through the innovation process, from assessment to strategy to project implementation. It not only tells you what to do, but also how to do it. Seamless, robust, and reliable technology coupled with a proper innovation management approach can provide the mechanism for sustained innovation success. After reading this book, you will better understand what it takes to increase your innovation opportunity outcome while reducing waste, inefficiencies, and ineffectiveness