5.3 STRATEGIES FOR INNOVATION

• Techniek
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b
• Leerjaar 6

5.3 STRATEGIES FOR INNOVATION

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and describe different strategies for innovation in technology and services. At the end of the lesson, you will understand how cultural context and consumer behavior influence innovation. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to provide examples of each innovation strategy in practical design contexts. At the end of the lesson, you will recognize the role of chance and insight in the innovation process. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to distinguish between 'Technology Push' and 'Market Pull' approaches in innovation.

What do you already know about strategies for innovation?

The importance of investing in research and development (R&D)

Companies foster innovation by investing in research and development, applying common principles and strategies to direct their efforts.

The 'Act of Insight'

A sudden realization of a potential solution after contemplating a problem.

Adaptation of Solutions

Transferring a solution from one field to address a problem in another area.

Technology Transfer

Applying technological advancements to create new products or systems.

Using 'Analogy'

Using concepts from one context to generate ideas for another.

The role of chance in innovation

Serendipitous discoveries that lead to innovative ideas.

'Technology Push'

Innovations driven by technological development, seeking applications post-creation.

'Market Pull'

Innovations driven by market demand, where the solution evolves based on customer needs.

Definition List

Act of Insight: A sudden realization of a potential solution after contemplating a problem. Adaptation: Transferring a solution from one field to address a problem in another area. Technology Transfer: Applying technological advancements to create new products or systems. Analogy: Using concepts from one context to generate ideas for another. Chance: Serendipitous discoveries that lead to innovative ideas. Technology Push: Innovations driven by technological development, seeking applications post-creation. Market Pull: Innovations driven by market demand, where the solution evolves based on customer needs.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.