
1. Innovation: two distinct yet complementary activities
The most widespread form of company organization is generally based on a matrix vision, distinguishing between two dimensions: the traditional organization, which divides the business into different specialized departments (technical, marketing, legal, finance, communications, etc.), and the project-based organization, which enables cross-functional projects to be implemented.
In this organizational context, innovation management and innovation engineering intersect, for example when technical departments (R&D, design office, methods office, production, etc.) carry out work as part of a technological innovation project (figure 1 ).
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- Innovation management – Part 1: Innovation management system - CEN/TS 16555-1 - 2013
- Innovation management – Guide to implementing an innovation management approach - AFNOR FD X 50-271 - 2013
- Innovation management – Integrating sustainable development into innovation management - AFNOR FD X 50-273 - 2014
- Design management systems – Part. 1: Guide to managing innovation - BSI BS7000 - 2008 ...
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