Developing the Innovative Technical Organization

Nyhet

How to Implement a Systems Approach to Strategy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Av Ronald R. Luman, Timothy J. Galpin, Jerry A. Krill, Erik W. Johnson, Ann E. Kedia, Briana D. Vecchio-Pagan, MD) Luman, Ronald R. (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), MD) Krill, Jerry A. (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), MD) Galpin, Timothy J. (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), MD) Johnson, Erik W. (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), MD) Kedia, Ann E. (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), MD) Vecchio-Pagan, Briana D. (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Ronald R Luman, Jerry A Krill, Timothy J Galpin, Eric W Johnson, Ann E Kedia, Briana D Vecchio-Pagan

1 759 kr

Kommande

A proven systems approach to driving innovation and strategy in complex technical organizations The call for corporate innovation is often celebrated in theory, but innovation is rarely achieved at scale within established technical organizations. Developing the Innovative Technical Organization: How to Implement a Systems Approach to Strategy addresses this challenge by exploring how the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) successfully elevated its impact through a rigorously designed and executed strategy system. The authors, all current or former senior leaders at APL, detail APL’s decade-long journey of strategy development and implementation, from articulating a long-range vision to building a sustainable annual cycle that ensures accountability, alignment, and full enterprise engagement. Rich with practical lessons, cultural insights, and stories of both setbacks and successes, this work goes beyond case anecdotes to present a comprehensive methodology. Written as a strategy guidebook, it will enable readers to adapt this systems approach to their own organizations, ensuring that innovation is not the exception but the expectation. Applicable to technical organizations across the for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors, this essential guide to embedding innovation into strategy and sustaining impact in the face of evolving challenges introduces: A full-cycle system linking vision, strategy articulation, decision-making, innovation, and accountability processes.Methods to align resources with strategic priorities to maximize organizational agility.Cultural and communications lessons learned in engaging middle management and staff in innovation initiatives.Detailed examples of innovation experiments and their influence on organizational transformation.Strategy-driven, innovative results attributed to implementing this systems approach at APL.Developing the Innovative Technical Organization is a must-read for executives, senior managers, and decision-makers in technical organizations, particularly those seeking to scale innovation and implement strategy in complex environments. It is recommended for graduate-level courses in engineering management, business strategy, and organizational leadership, and is also a valuable reference for consultants and policymakers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-03-10
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieIEEE Press Series on Technology Management, Innovation, and Leadership
Antal sidor288
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781394376117

Tillhör följande kategorier

Projektledning inom Ekonomi och ledarskap
Affärsstrategi inom Ekonomi och ledarskap

RONALD R. LUMAN, DSc, is a Senior Adviser, former Chief of Staff, and former Assistant Director for Strategy at APL. TIMOTHY J. GALPIN, PhD, is the former Chief Strategy Officer and Assistant Director for Programs at APL. JERRY A. KRILL, PhD, is APL’s Assistant Director for Science and Technology and Chief Technology Officer. ERIK W. JOHNSON, MBA, is APL’s Chief of Staff and former Managing Executive of its Force Projection Sector. ANN E. KEDIA, MS, is the Chief Communications Officer at APL and former Vice President at T. Rowe Price. BRIANA D. VECCHIO-PAGÁN, PhD, is Program Manager for Innovation and Collaboration at APL. With a foreword by Admiral James Stavridis, USN (RET)

FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS1 INTRODUCTION2 THE STRATEGIC INNOVATION IMPERATIVE2.1 What Is Innovation?2.2 Why Innovate?2.3 What Is the Innovation Imperative for Your Organization?3 THE INTEGRATED STRATEGY SYSTEM3.1 Classic Long-Range Vision Framework3.2 One-Page Strategy Articulation: The VSE3.3 Alignment of Resources to Strategic Priorities3.4 Regular Accountability Reviews3.5 Continuous Decision-Making Process3.6 Inspiring the Entire Organization to Innovate3.7 Looking Ahead4 IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM’S ANNUAL CYCLE: PHASE 14.1 Background4.2 Adopting a Discipline for Decision-Making: The Strategic Decision Agenda4.3 Crafting Strategy on One Page: The VSE4.4 Adding the “Bite”: Alignment of Resources with Strategy4.5 Ensuring Strategic Accountability: Regular Portfolio Reviews4.6 Inspiring Innovation: Initial Efforts4.7 Summary: The Complete Annual Strategy Cycle5 ANNUAL STRATEGY CYCLE PLANNING GUIDE5.1 Why a Planning Guide?5.2 Establishing the Annual Priorities5.3 Allocating Financial Resources5.4 Reviews5.5 Outcomes5.6 Summary5.7 Sample Annual Planning Memo6 BUILDING THE LONG-RANGE VISION TO ANCHOR THE SYSTEM: PHASE 26.1 The Perfect Storm Motivates the Long-Term Strategy6.2 Core Purpose6.3 Core Values6.4 Big Hairy Audacious Goal and Defining Innovations6.5 Vivid Description of the Envisioned Future6.6 Summary: The Complete System7 INNOVATING INNOVATION – “KEEP WHAT WORKS”7.1 Permission7.2 Proximity7.3 Privacy7.4 Perspective7.5 Performance7.6 Summary8 ENGAGING MIDDLE MANAGEMENT8.1 The Critical Role of Middle Managers8.2 That’s a Nice VSE, But What About Me?8.3 But We’re Already Too Busy!8.4 What About My Day Job?8.5 Experimentation Is the Key8.6 Augmenting the Workforce8.7 Summary: Key Takeaways9 COMMUNICATING THE STRATEGY9.1 Communications’ Central Role in Effective Strategy Execution9.2 Essential Communications Elements and Capabilities for Strategic Change9.3 The Importance of Aligning Communications Efforts9.4 Strategy Communications in Action9.5 Metrics and Indicators to Evaluate Effectiveness of Communicating the Strategy9.6 Summary10 STRATEGY-DRIVEN RESULTS10.1 Innovating Through the COVID Crucible10.2 Strategy-Driven Transformative Innovations10.3 New Defining Innovations10.4 Formal External Recognition10.5 Engaging Within the Global Innovation Ecosystem11 LESSONS LEARNED AND RETROSPECTIVE11.1 Lessons Learned11.2 Retrospective and a Challenge12 APPENDIX A. THE FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SECTOR13 APPENDIX B. APL’S INNOVATION IMPERATIVE AND STRATEGY JOURNEY13.1 Foundation of Critical Contributions to Critical Challenges13.2 The First Five Decades: World War II Through the Cold War13.3 The First Disruptive Decade: The Post–Cold War “Peace Dividend”13.4 The Second Disruptive Decade: New Strategies for New Adversaries13.5 Preparing for the StormABOUT THE AUTHORSINDEX