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Reinventing Innovation

Designing the Dual Organization

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Authors:
  1. Aaron C. T. Smith

    1. RMIT University , Fitzroy, Australia

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  2. Fiona Sutherland

    1. La Trobe University , Richmond, Australia

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  3. David H. Gilbert

    1. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology , Camberwell, Australia

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  • Responds to the need for serious inquiry into the pervasive, enduring and ubiquitous problem of ambidextrous organizing for innovation, as well as for control
  • Provides a theoretical framework for maximizing both explore and exploit
  • Develops principles to guide organizing for innovation as well as control
  • Examines original, in-depth, longitudinal, empirical cases of successful companies
  • Culminates in practical interpretations and recommendations for enabling dual organizations
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. The Innovation Imperative

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 1-17

  3. Changing Forms of Organizing

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 19-33

  4. Duality Theory

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 35-53

  5. Embracing the Tension

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 55-73

  6. Structuring Innovation

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 75-91

  7. Breaking Out

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 93-108

  8. Designing Business Innovation

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 109-121

  9. The Efficient Innovator

    • Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert
    Pages 123-133

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 135-138
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About this book

Based on research findings and detailed, original cases, this book charts the new innovation imperative, where organizations must deliver on dual goals: an efficient return on current operations, and a burgeoning pipeline of new products. It argues that the two pursuits cannot be achieved through a bland compromise, or by switching priorities back and forth. Only a ‘dual’ organization capable of amplifying the tension can optimize efficiency while seeding innovation. Reinventing Innovation examines the nature of dual organizing, presents a series of in-depth cases to reveal its principles, and explains how to fortify organizations with ‘ambidexterity’ capabilities. Ideal for tertiary students, academics, and practitioners, Reinventing Innovation contains a rich balance of theoretical principles, case insights, and practical guidance. 





Authors and Affiliations

  • RMIT University , Fitzroy, Australia

    Aaron C. T. Smith

  • La Trobe University , Richmond, Australia

    Fiona Sutherland

  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology , Camberwell, Australia

    David H. Gilbert

About the authors

Aaron C.T. Smith is Professor in the College of Business at RMIT University, Australia. He has authored 18 books, over 100 academic articles, and consulted to more than 120 organisations on these issues.

Fiona Sutherland was Senior Lecturer in the La Trobe Business School, Australia until 2015. She continues to teach into the MBA program.

David H. Gilbert is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the College of Business at RMIT University, Australia and Founder and Director of the internationally acclaimed Fastrack Innovation Program.




Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Reinventing Innovation

  • Book Subtitle: Designing the Dual Organization

  • Authors: Aaron C. T. Smith, Fiona Sutherland, David H. Gilbert

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57213-0

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-57212-3Published: 14 June 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-57213-0Published: 31 May 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 138

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Organization, Innovation/Technology Management, Business Strategy/Leadership

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