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  • Publication
    Building up a national network of applied R&D institutes in an emerging innovation system
    ( 2020)
    Kohl, H.
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    Will, M.
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    Prim, M.F.
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    Pavim, A.X.
    Paper aims: This paper aims at answering the research question "How to successfully build up and strategically manage a new network of applied R&D in Brazil?" Originality: The paper is based on a unique experience of a strategic partnership, transferring the experiences of managing the largest network of applied research in Europe to the Brazilian National Innovation System (NIS). Research method: The research described in this paper follows an action research approach, using a participative process of rapid prototyping, pilot tests and continuous revision and adaptation. Main findings: The paper presents a comprehensive and consistent set of management models, procedures and tools for the planning, implementation and evaluation of applied R&D institutes. Implications for theory and practice: The paper's findings contribute to the empirical research on methodologies to manage knowledge-based networks and innovation actors at the interface between research and industry.
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    Multi level network management - A method for managing inter-organizational innovation networks
    ( 2019)
    Cap, J.-P.
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    Blaich, E.
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    Kohl, H.
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    Raesfeld, A. von
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    Harms, R.
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    Will, M.
    Collaboration in inter-organizational networks is a major driver of innovation. Nevertheless, methods that practitioners can rely upon for managing innovation networks are still scarce. This research fills this gap by providing an approach that increases innovation output by intensifying collaboration in networks. An action research methodology with two cycles of action was adopted. The first cycle develops a method of network assessment designed to evaluate a network's collaboration potential. The second cycle iteratively builds on the first cycle and extends the method by a managerial approach to network management on an individual level.
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    Wissensbilanz deckt versteckte Potentiale auf
    ( 2010)
    Will, M.
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    Wuscher, S.
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    Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung mit der Wissensbilanz
    ( 2010)
    Will, M.
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    Wuscher, S.
    Die "Wissensbilanz - Made in Germany" verknüpft das strategische Management mit den operativen Maßnahmen in der unternehmerischen Praxis.
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    Wissensbilanz. Im Mittelstand stärker verankern
    ( 2010)
    Will, M.
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    Wuscher, S.
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    Wissen, was das Unternehmen weiß
    ( 2010)
    Will, M.
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    Wuscher, S.
    Ein Wissens- oder Innovationsvorsprung ist heute für immer mehr Unternehmen der einzige Wettbewerbsvorteil. Anhand von Wissensbilanzen unterstützt das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium Unternehmen dabei, rascher und mit bedarfsgerechten Lösungen auf Veränderungen im wirtschaftlichen Umfeld zu reagieren. Mit dem Instrument Wissensbilanz lässt sich das intellektuelle Unternehmenskapital kostengünstig bewerten und nutzen.
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    Wissen einfach bilanziert
    ( 2010)
    Will, M.
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    Wuscher, S.
    »Wissen ist Macht« - Dieser Satz des englischen Philosophen Francis Bacon gilt auch für Unternehmen. Denn wenn Unternehmen ihr Wissen und das ihrer Mitarbeiter effizient nutzen können sie ihre strategischen Ziele erreichen.
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    Analysing and enhancing IC in business networks: Results from a recent study
    ( 2010)
    Mertins, K.
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    Will, M.
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    Meyer, C.
    Since the acknowledgement of intellectual capital (IC) as the major driver of a company's competitive and innovative performance numerous scientific models and practical approaches were developed to capture and display the IC elements of businesses in order to make them visible and accessible for management. But since the economy has gone global and businesses are acting within a global business landscape the view on IC needs to be expanded to these new structures. Especially for small and medium sized enterprises (SME) commitment in networks and clusters is crucial for sustainable competitiveness on international markets. Alike single companies, also business networks highly depend on IC in order to perform successfully and effectively. The way businesses cooperate, exchange and acquire knowledge, find suitable partners, solve problems, develop and profit from the network has an impact on the company itself as well as on the network. Aiming at an IC-based assessment and support of SME networks, the methodology presented in this paper follows a bottom-up approach starting with the assessment of IC in the single company. Within the research projects ""InCaS: Intellectual Capital Statements -Made in Europe"" and ""Wissensbilanz -Made in Germany"" a methodology has been developed which has proved to be capable of collecting comparable qualitative IC data. Based on these results, a consolidated approach has been designed recently, collecting IC data from more than 600companies in Germany. The results are comparable and individual at the same time, allowing to display IC settings of single companies as well as to aggregate IC information within an IC portfolio for a whole group of companies. The paper will present the methodology as well as some first results from the study taking a look at the German IC landscape based on more than 600 individual IC assessments. The paper will also discuss the possibilities of using the results for IC enhancement in networks and clusters from the view of the single company.
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    InCaS: Intellectual Capital Management in European SMEs - its strategic relevance and the importance of its certification
    ( 2009)
    Mertins, K.
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    Wang, W.-H.
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    Will, M.
    As the Lisbon Agenda declares the aim for the European Union to become the most dynamic and competitive knowledge‑based market in the world by 2010, management instruments are needed to support companies achieving this ambitious goal. Small and medium‑sized companies (SMEs) are especially affected by this plan being the driving force of Europe's economy. To obtain their competitive advantage, it is crucial for SMEs to utilise knowledge efficiently and to enhance their innovation potential. Thus, managing their specific Intellectual Capital (IC) becomes more and more important for future‑oriented organisations. A practical way to tackle the challenge is the methodology developed by the German pilot project 'Wissensbilanz âe"" Made in Germany' and the European pilot project 'InCaS: Intellectual Capital Statement âe"" Made in Europe'. The Intellectual Capital Statement (ICS) is an instrument to assess, develop and report the IC of an organisation and to monitor critical success factors systematically. By applying this method in more than 50 German and 25 European small and medium‑ sized enterprises, it was possible to support the participating companies in identifying, evaluating and developing their strategically relevant knowledge. Resulting from increased interests in managing and reporting of IC, stakeholders such as creditors or investors receive ICS in completely different qualities âe"" from very reliable to implausible. To ensure the quality of ICS in a sustainable way, we have developed an approach of ICS certification based on the methods of quality management system certification, financial audit and the assessment for European Excellence Award. In the end, only the ICS fulfilling the quality requirements will be awarded a certificate. A catalogue with requirements shall serve as the certification basis and has to be in place beforehand. This catalogue evolved as an essence of both above mentioned projects and includes the experiences of ICS implementations. The challenge is to determine the smallest possible amount of requirements that will enable the ICS to meet the acknowledged quality criteria. Furthermore, this paper summarises how the InCaS method supports companies developing a knowledge‑based strategy. We describe research results gained from the German and European project about the strategic relevance of particular IC factors in general and their relevance depending on the business sector.