This book shows how to systemically move a mature organization towards enhanced innovation performance. The systems approach offers two key benefits. First, it involves systematic analysis of problems encountered and their potential solutions to increase innovation. The second benefit is that the systems approach offers a holistic solution, through providing infrastructure and cultural support to an innovative workforce. The approach connects every participant in the organizational chain, and allows for the creation of systemic change that can influence the behavior of the whole system.

Framework for Innovation in the R&D Organization. Systemic Approach to Enhancing Innovation for an R&D Organization. Foundational Principles of Innovation Applicable to Systemic R&D Activities and Organizations. Systemic Framework for Enabling the Innovative Organization. Developing and Implementing a Framework for Innovation. Innovation Metrics and Indicators as Inputs to Strategy. Situational Awareness and Preparedness. Global Awareness-Breathing Fresh External Ideas into Innovation. Developing the Human Experience. Knowledge Enrichment and Sharing. Challenges and Resources. All Challenges-and Innovations-Great and Small. Resourcing-Integral to Systemic Innovation. The Organizational Landscape for Innovation. Concept Exploration and Development. Design Thinking. Design Exploration-The Art of Prototyping and Mockups to Inspire Ideas. Not Your Public Library's Makerspace: The Nuts and Bolts of a Physical Place. Engineering Innovation: Electronics Lab/Makerspace. The Role of Virtual Reality-Alternate Prototyping Methods. Innovation Examples-Different Approaches, Common Principles. Bringing in Agile-Building the Fast Track. Transitioning Outcomes and Sustaining the Innovation Environment. Transitioning Innovations. Leading Innovation into the Future. Sustaining Innovation.