Im BMBF-geförderten Projekt OFFIES 2020+ startet heute der Ideenwettbewerb zum Thema energieeffizientes Wohnen und energieeffiziente Mobilität. Der Wettbewerb wird von unseren Kollegen am Lehrstuhl für Wirtschaftsinformatik 1 der FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in Kooperation mit der Technischen Universität München veranstaltet sowie von der Universität Oldenburg und der Technischen Universität Darmstadt wissenschaftlich unterstützt. Im Rahmen des Ideenwettbewerbs werden innovative Konzepte gesucht, um energieeffiziente Themen in den drei Handlungsfeldern Wohnen, Mobilität sowie deren Integration aktiv zu verbreiten und voran zu treiben. Auf diese Weise soll das Bedarfs- und Lösungswissen der Bürger/innen genutzt werden, um energieeffiziente Strategien und Angebote in den drei Bereichen zu generieren, weiter zu entwickeln und die Umsetzung von konkreten Angeboten zu erleichtern und deren Akzeptanz zu erhöhen. Unter www.save-our-energy.de können Sie bis zum 26. Oktober 2009 am Ideenwettbewerb teilnehmen und ihre Ideen einreichen! [mehr]

Established in 1996, HHL’s doctoral program has produced 77 graduates to date and, with 89 candidates currently enrolled, it is growing fast. In an interview, Dr. Emilio Matthaei (K16)  tells HHL news about his dissertation project, the research journey and the great opportunities that HHL has offered to him. HHL news: What is your dissertation about? Dr. Matthaei: My thesis “The Nature of Executive Work” presents what executives do. The research focused on the activities of senior executives of global organizations and proposes role models on how to operate and integrate the business, as well as how to span boundaries across organizations. I am very grateful to the Peter Pribilla Foundation for their financial support of this project. HHL news: Did you connect up with other research institutions? Dr. Matthaei: My research has been a journey so far. In parallel to my doctoral studies at HHL, I worked as a Research Associate at HHL and then the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). Moreover, I very much enjoyed my final year as a DAAD research scholar at the University of Oxford. HHL news: What opportunities did HHL offer you? Dr. Matthaei: I had the chance to learn from outstanding academics at HHL, in particular my doctoral supervisor Professor Dr. Kathrin Möslein. Throughout the years at HHL, I was exposed to the topics strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Also, I worked on several research projects funded by the BMBF (Federal Ministry of Education and Research) and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft. Results of one project on entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized companies have recently been published entitled “Strategies for Innovators” (Gabler 2009) with Professor Dr. Kathrin M. Möslein. [mehr]

In line with the project “Open-I” ,organized and managed under the direction of the Center for Leading Innovation & Cooperation (CLIC) at HHL, the book “Kommunikation als Erfolgsfaktor im Innovationsmanagement” - Strategien im Zeitalter der Open Innovation written by Prof. Kathrin M. Moeslein and Prof. Dr. Ansgar Zerfass has recently been published.
The book gives a focused insight on current concepts of innovation management and its link with necessary communication skills. New products, service performance and technology are the keys to advancement and competitiveness. Success to achieving these is increasingly dependent upon 2 aspects.  The first is putting leading theories and concepts of open innovation and creation of value into practice. Secondly, suppliers, customers, employees and network partners are strengthened and integrated into the early phases of idea generation and implementation. This publication provides a stepping-stone between communications and innovation management and offers a concise introduction into the theme. Trendsetting innovation concepts are also introduced, such as state of the art innovation communication, case studies of notable businesses and theoretical views from an economic and communications-scientific prospective.  Empirical results of the first German study of the roll of communication as a success factor in innovations management from tech businesses convey a comprehensive insight. The book’s target audience includes decision makers in industry and service performance businesses, as well as those in the technology and communications areas.  The book is also a fine reference for scientists and students of innovation management, communications and public relations.
The book can be ordered at Gabler Verlag: http://www.gabler.de (ISBN: 978-3-8349-1659-4; EUR: 59,90)
For further information about the project Open-I please go to http://www.open-i.org . [mehr]

Prof Kathrin M. Moeslein and HHL Almnus Dr. Emilio Matthaei authored the case book “Strategies For Innovators” presenting key learnings from successful strategic innovators in various industries.
The case book is dealing with topical marketing and business challenges facing today’s business world.  The book is divided into several sections and uses 7 regional case studies to illustrate each topic and raises specific questions for educators and students alike.  Beginning with venture creation, the books thoroughly examines the intricate process with eventually leads to open innovation, the main topic of the book.  Each section examines how different companies have implemented these procedures and the results that open innovation has had in the specific marketplaces.  With detailed graphs and tables, the book clearly conveys its message to the reader through both analytical and substantial evidence.  Finally the book has complemented its large amount of research with unique insights from the companies’ executives, providing a real-life account of the theory in action.
For more information how to get your copy please see http://www.gabler.de or contact Gabler Verlag via Fax: +49(0)611.7878-420 - ISBN: 978-3-8349-0761-5; EUR 29,90 (+shipping and handling) [mehr]

On April 1, 2009, the event bidding farewell to Professor Dr. Professor h.c. Dr. h.c. Ralf
Reichwald took place at the Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation in Munich. To honor
Professor Reichwald – now professor emeritus at the Technische Universität München – a  colloquium entitled “Leadership for Innovation” was held at the Nymphenburg Palace. Around 200 colleagues, friends and network partners reflected on the outstanding work Professor Reichwald has done at the Technische Universität München. Professor Reichwald will continue his research activities at CLIC where he has been an Academic Director since its foundation in 2006. Along with Professor Dr. Kathrin M. Möslein and Professor Anne Sigismund Huff, PhD, he leads CLIC’s research activities, focusing mainly on the topics of leadership of innovation processes, interactive value creation and innovative services. [mehr]