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NESTA innovation metrics based on intangible capital

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NESTA in the UK in 2009 began creating new metrics for innovation largely based on intangible capital.These new metrics should be introduced and used in the USA.The fourth generation (4G) of R&D…Continue

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Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital

Started this discussion. Last reply by William Miller Nov 28, 2012. 6 Replies

The following Harvard Business School paper of 33 pages  "The Evolution of Science-Based Business: InnovatingHow We Innovate"describes how innovation has always required creating new intangible…Continue

The Financial Industry now depends more on IC than it does on Physical Capital

Started this discussion. Last reply by William Miller Oct 13, 2011. 2 Replies

In the consideration of IC,there seem to be three interesting questions that should be investigated. First, where are the jobs – in what industry and where are they actually physically located and…Continue

Skills for the 21st Century ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by William Miller Oct 6, 2011. 2 Replies

Just read the latest report by the National Academies Press (NAP) entitled “Assessing 21st Century Skills: Summary of a Workshop”. You can download it free at…Continue

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William Miller replied to William Miller's discussion Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital
"Abhijit - My statement that Bush created the linear model is contested by Godin in his paper, http://www.csiic.ca/PDF/Godin_30.pdf and Godin's paper is referenced by Ken Jarboe on his…"
Nov 28, 2012
William Miller replied to William Miller's discussion Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital
"Abhijit - You might also want to read papers and a book by G. Pascal Zachary. http://www.gpascalzachary.com/events.htm Zachary rejects the linear model of innovation and explains his reasons. He wrote a book about Vannevar Bush, science chief for…"
Nov 28, 2012
William Miller replied to William Miller's discussion Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital
"Abhijit - Basic reference for the linear model - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_model_of_innovation Early reference for one of the published origins in 1985 of an iterative process similar to the one in 4G…"
Nov 28, 2012
Abhijit Talukdar replied to William Miller's discussion Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital
"William, what you are saying makes sense. If there is a paper that compares the linear model of innovation to the 4G model that you can share here, it will help my understanding further."
Nov 28, 2012
William Miller replied to William Miller's discussion Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital
"Abhijit - The linear model of innovation assumed by this paper is false and ineffective. The linear model has a linear process that begins with invention of technology and a prototype in R&D followed by an attempt to find a a market, customers…"
Nov 23, 2012
Abhijit Talukdar replied to William Miller's discussion Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital
"The attached HBS paper is a bit long, but a very interesting read!   Thanks for sharing it, William."
Nov 22, 2012

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Innovation requires creating new Intangible Capital

The following Harvard Business School paper of 33 pages  "The Evolution of Science-Based Business: InnovatingHow We Innovate"describes how innovation has always required creating new intangible capital (IC) which includes both new products or services but also a new form of organization for generation and delivery especially in science-based business such as those in biosciences. The innovation process must discover and validate the new IC, as targeted market/brand,  products and services and…See More
Aug 14, 2012
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IC Practitioners Series - How social media and new platforms are turning IC/KM into distributed processes at Not really all day...Check the time in your time zone and join us on the web - Click on the event title to RSVP now and receive log-in info the day before the event

August 14, 2012 all day
ICKC member Phil Barnett will share his thoughts on IC and KM. Formerly of PwC, Phil has started his own consultancy and is focusing on how the nature of intellectual assets and knowledge management has changed. Knowhow and trade secrets still constitute the bulk of the IA portfolio, but new knowledge management tools, such as CRM (customer relationship management), social…See More
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IC Practitioners Series - The Coming Standard for Reporting on Human Capital at Not really all day...Check the time in your time zone and join us on the web - Click on the event title to RSVP now and receive log-in info the day before the event

July 10, 2012 all day
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE TIME IN YOUR AREA!  The time for this meeting is 9 -10 AM EDT in Boston, 1-2 GMT. Click here for the correct time in your time zone.The program will include:ICKC member David Creelman of Creelman Research…See More
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IC Practitioners Series - The New Economics and...Is It Time for CKO's? at Not really all day...Check the time in your time zone and join us on the web - Click on the event title to RSVP now and receive log-in info the day before the event

June 12, 2012 all day
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May 26, 2012
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IC Practitioners Series - Case Study of IC Support of Growth, Investment and Risk Management at Not really all day...Check the time in your time zone and join us on the web - Click on the event title to RSVP now and receive log-in info the day before the event

May 8, 2012 all day
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE TIME IN YOUR AREA!  The time for this meeting is GMT 13:00-14:00. Click here for the correct time in your time zone. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME CHANGED (the call is 9 AM EDT in Boston)!The program will include:Case Study: NPSP Composieten NV, using IC reporting to support growth and financing. Presentation by …See More
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IC Practitioners Series - IC Audits and a Bigger Picture for IC & KM? at Not really all day...Check the time in your time zone and join us on the web - Click on the event title to RSVP now and receive log-in info the day before the event

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IC Practitioners Series - IC in M&A and Protecting the Crown Jewels at Not really all day...Check the time in your time zone and join us on the web - Click on the event title to RSVP now and receive log-in info the day before the event

March 13, 2012 all day
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE TIME IN YOUR AREA!  The time for this meeting is GMT 13:00-14:00. Click here for the correct time in your time zone. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME CHANGED (the call is now back to 9 AM EST in Boston)!!The March program will include:Leveraging Intellectual Capital in Post-Acquisition Integrations by …See More
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Feb 14, 2012
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What is your interest in smarter companies?
Intangible assets are a core part of the fourth generation (4G) of innovation theory and practice that is based on capability (people with knowledge,tools, technology and processes) and the structure of capability defined by architecture. Innovation drives value including economic growth.
For you, what is the definition of intangible capital?
IC is part of capability and the structure of capability which is architecture. Capability is people with knowledge, tools, technology and processes. Measuring IC requires measuring capability and architecture (C&A). Dominant designs are built with C&A.
How do intangibles relate to your work?
As a consultant on innovation, IC is a core part of innovation. Developing capability means developing IC.
Where can we learn more about you on the web? (LinkedIn, Facebook, Website (you can add more later on your profile page)
http://4ginnovation.com

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At 11:11am on August 9, 2011,
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Bill - I hope you'll post a link to the study you mentioned. It would be an interesting  topic in our forum!  Thanks for participating today, Mary
 
 
 

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