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    Towards an innovative process of networked development for a new urban area :four theoretical approaches

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    This thesis analyses the development of a new urban area as a networked process that starts from the vision and goals for the area, includes the phases of urban planning, building design and construction, and ends up with the maintenance and use of the area. The point of departure is the practical problem observed in this process: Innovative ideas often do not reach implementation. Three root causes are suggested for the practical problem. Following an abductive reasoning logic, this thesis aims to define the critical characteristics of an innovative process of networked development for a new urban area, able to mediate knowledge and new ideas through the process, and to override the deficiencies identified in the conventional urban development process. Urban development is explained and analysed in an interdisciplinary way, through the lenses of four theoretical approaches originating from the management sciences: process management, network management, innovation management, and service development. The development processes of four Finnish urban areas are selected as case studies: Suurpelto, Viikki, Nupurinkartano, and Vuores. In the qualitative analyses of the case data, 23 innovative features are identified, introducing new methods, practices, actors, networks, or subprocesses, as compared to the conventional urban development process. The explanatory power of each theoretical approach with regard to the innovative features is evaluated, producing the first research result: 18 propositions for a coherent and innovative process of urban development. The innovative features and the theoretical approaches are further clustered with reference to the three root causes, generating the second result: five hypotheses to eliminate the root causes. From the hypotheses, five process design principles are synthesised for a model of an innovative process of networked development for a new urban area, aimed to solve the practical problem. These principles form the third result of the thesis. The new practical process design principles are the following: 1) The process is committed to common goals throughout the network, 2) Ideas are systematically processed and developed through inter-organisational learning, 3) The coherence of the process is secured, 4) Collaboration within the network is encouraged, and 5) The network is committed to long-term quality in the realisation of its goals. In addition, practical guidelines for the application of the model are presented, based on the data collected in the case studies

    Інноваційні моделі навчання і підготовки кадрів для індустрії високих технологій в Україні

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    The problems of development of innovative learning environment of continuous education and training of skilled personnel for high-tech industry are described. Aspects of organization of ICT based learning environment of vocational and technical school on the basis of cloud computing and outsourcing are revealed. The three-stage conceptual model for perspective education and training of workers for high-tech industries is proposed. The model of cloud-based solution for design of learning environment for vocational education and training of skilled workers is introduced.У статті висвітлено проблеми розвитку інноваційного середовища навчання, неперервної освіти і підготовки кадрів для високотехнологічних галузей промисловості. Виявлено особливості організації інформаційно-освітнього середовища професійно-технічних навчальних закладів на основі технології хмарних обчислень і механізму аутсорсингу. Запропонована триступенева концептуальна модель навчання та підготовки кадрів для високотехнологічних галузей виробництва. Обґрунтовано моделі хмарних рішень для проектування середовища навчання для професійної освіти і підготовки високо кваліфікованих робітникі

    Designing transition paths for the diffusion of sustainable system innovations. A new potential role for design in transition management?

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    Copyright @ 2008 Umberto AllemandiIt is a shared opinion that the transition towards sustainability will be a continuous and articulated learning process, which will require radical changes on multiple levels (social, cultural, institutional and technological). It is also shared that, given the nature and the dimension of those changes, a system discontinuity is needed, and that therefore it is necessary to act on a system innovation level. The challenge now is to understand how it is possible to facilitate and support the introduction and diffusion of such innovations. Bringing together insights from both Design for sustainability and Transition management literatures, the paper puts forward a model, called Transition model of evolutionary co-design for sustainable (product-service) system innovations, aimed at facilitating and speed-up the process of designing, experimentation, niche introduction and branching of sustainable such innovations

    Maine\u27s Sustainability Science Initiative

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    Goals: Maine\u27s Sustainability Science Initiative (SSI) seeks to catalyze and expand the state\u27s interdisciplinary research capacity for understanding the coupled dynamics of social-ecological systems (SES) and determining how such knowledge can best inform stakeholders and their decision-making processes. The core SSI objective is to create a new statewide Center for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) where place-based systems research, knowledge to action focus, and strong stakeholder partnerships will serve as a testbed for developing solutions to sustainable development challenges in and beyond Maine. The research focuses on three interacting drivers of landscape change (urbanization, forest ecosystem management, and climate change) that affect Maine and other regions. Although Maine has faced some serious environmental challenges, its ecosystems have not reached crisis points. As a result, Maine can be a valuable model for exploring proactive, cost-effective approaches to sustainable development, The proposed research will employ three innovative strategies: 1) model development and testing based on an integrated analysis of interactions among drivers of landscape change; 2) a quasi-experimental approach to evaluate the ability of alternative modeling techniques to account for SES thresholds, feedbacks, and resilience; and 3) close stakeholder partnerships to ensure that the work is shaped by the demands of social and institutional systems to enhance the value of the research for decision-making. These strategies depend upon a high-level of interdisciplinary integration, and build on past EPSCoR investments that created research teams characterized by diverse expertise. This project aims to increase the capacity and productivity of those teams, and create the foundation for a green innovation economy in Maine. In concert with the novel approach to innovative research, the project activities effectively integrate research and education to bolster the STEM training and scientific expertise of Maine\u27s future workforce. In collaboration with Maine STEM Coalition Initiative , the project engages K-12 students, integrates the Center for Sustainability Solutions\u27 research (a center that would be created with funding requested in this proposal) with K-12 education, and coordinates teacher professional development. At the postsecondary education levels, the project includes design of new courses that emphasize interdisciplinary and systems modeling and that integrate stakeholders into service-learning activities; development of interdisciplinary academic research and private sector internships; design of a mentoring program; and engagement of students in the development of use of innovative technology

    Fostering Innovation in Philanthropy

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    Innovation is a buzzword with growing resonance in the philanthropic community. But how are foundations going about adopting innovative practices? In this guide, you'll learn the definition of "innovation"; 8 approaches to philanthropic innovation; key practices of innovative funders; recommendations to become innovative and support innovation; and more

    Холістичний підхід до підготовки ІКТ-компетентних педагогічних кадрів

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    The article intends to explore and estimate the possible pedagogical advantages and potential of cloud computing technology application with aim to increase organizational level, availability and quality of ICT-based learning tools and re-sources. Holistic model of a specialist is proposed and the problems of development of a system of methodological and technological support for elaboration of cloud-based learning environment of educational institution are considered.Cтаття присвячена аналізу і оцінці можливих педагогічних переваг і потенціалу застосування технології хмарних обчислень з метою підвищення організаційного рівня, доступності і якості засобів та ресурсів ІКТ-орієнтованого навчання. Запропонована холістична модель фахівця та висвітлено проблеми розвитку системи методичного та технологічного підтримування процесів розгортання хмаро-орієнтованого навчального середовища освітньої установи

    Special Session on Industry 4.0

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    Performance measurement procedures that support innovativeness rather than hamper it

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    This paper addresses the contemporary challenges in increasing firm-level innovativeness and developing appropriate performance metrics. The authors discuss these challenges and provide a literature review on the innovation enhancing factors in service industries. They subsequently study the case of a multinational telecom company that tries to renew its innovative capabilities after a restructuring. An interpretative approach, based on employee focus group interviews and an extensive management workshop, is taken to co-develop context specific factors that enhance innovativeness. These factors include, amongst others, personal recognition and acknowledgement for an innovative achievement, available time, customer intimacy, and a clear innovation strategy. The identified factors will be used in a follow-up research aimed to develop performance measurement procedures that support the company to develop and exploit its innovative capabilities
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