All Items on the topics Innovation & Knowledge Management
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Inside the Innovation Matrix Chapter 4: How Intangible Networks Can Boost the Innovation Odds (Research)
Oct 2008 | Dr Mark Matthews, Executive Director, Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology cooperation; Dr Bob Frater AO, VP Innovation, ResMed CorporationThe story of how Australian company Radiata Communications Pty Ltd beat international competition to the development of an effective new local wireless network is now widely cited as an example of successful research commercialisation. This paper tells how the company overcame the odds by using an intelligent and flexible approach assisted by a rich Australian research history in the area, along with networks of highly skilled people who trusted each other. The breakthrough culminated in Radiata being acquired by Cisco Systems for A$567m. This success provides a variety lessons for would-be innovators.
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Knowledge Management in the New Business Environment (Research)
Jul 2003 | Dr Richard Hall, Australian Centre for Industrial Relations Research & Training (ACIRRT) of the University of SydneyManaging knowledge is a key tool of trade for every business no matter how small or large. But how do organisations use knowledge to gain a competitive advantage, and how canknowledge be managed anyway? Through case studies, this report identified a number of ways that successful organisations are managing knowledge, not merely through the use of IT systems, but through building stronger relationships and knowledge flows among key staff and between ket staff and suppliers, customers and other clients.
Effective knowledge management is predicated on a workplace culture that fosters knowledge sharing and problem solving, a high degree of trust and mutual support and a commitment to individual and organisational learning.