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Author Kennedy, William R

Title Dubai - the Epicenter of Modern Innovation : a Guide to Implementing Innovation Strategies
Published OR : Productivity Press, 2017

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Description 1 online resource (291 pages)
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; Authors; 1 The Pearl of the Arab World: Inspiring a Culture of Transformational and Sustainable Innovation; Introduction; Background; Dubai and Innovation; Dubai's Modern Makeover; Looking Ahead; Summary; Discussion Questions; Assignments; 2 Geopolitical Environment of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates; Introduction; United Arab Emirates; Dubai; Where Is Dubai?; History; Currency; The Seven Emirates; Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi Vision 2030; Dubai; Sharjah; Ajman; Umm al-Quwain
Ras al-KhaimahFujairah (Jewel of the Middle East); United Arab Emirates: The Road Ahead; Summary; Discussion Questions; Assignments; 3 Dubai's Innovation Culture and Strategy; Introduction; Innovation and Culture; Dubai: World Expo 2020; Selection Criteria; Culture; Large-Scale Cultural Influences: Individual Perspective; National Cultures; Ethnicities; Organizational Cultures; Political and Government System Influences; Affiliate Cultures; Family; Peers (Friends); Estimating the Effect of Dubai's Culture on Innovation; Culture and the Environment; Alliances and Innovation; Summary
Discussion QuestionsAssignments; 4 Innovation in the Private Sector; Introduction; Background; Current Economic Strategy; Sustainable Tourism; Medical Tourism; Industrial Development; Smart City; Internet of Things; Policy; Renewable and Clean Energy; Solar Energy; Solar Energy 101; Solar Energy Challenges; Financial Sector; Financial Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives; Leadership; Summary; Discussion Questions; Assignments; 5 Innovation in Government; Introduction; Government Vision; Elements of the Government Vision; Implementing the Government Vision
Innovation in the Armed ForcesBuilding an Effective Initial Innovation Opportunity Profile; Innovation Opportunity Profile Flowchart; Establish the Organization's Innovation Management System; Innovation Opportunity Profile and Proposal; Executive Summary (For Innovation Opportunity); Section I: Operational Profile Key Points of Contact; Section II: Operational Systems Requirements Statement; Section III: Customer/User Profile Types User Profile; Section IV: System-Mode Profile; Section V: Functional Profile; Section VI: Certification, Standards, and Waiver Requirements
Section VII: Operational ProfileSection VIII: Data Management and Resource Sharing Plans; Section IX: Project Budget and Financial Information; Section X: Coordination and Approval Authority; Section XI: Appendices and Attachments; Innovation Project Team Charter; Summary; Discussion Questions; Assignments; 6 Innovation and Leadership; Introduction; Axioms of Leadership and Management; Logics in Business Leadership and Management; A Leader's Role in Building a Culture of Innovation; Cultivating an Innovation Culture; Leaders and Establishing Best Practices; Culture of Open Innovation
Notes Dynamic Capabilities
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Author Amacher, Aaron G
McLaughlin, Gregory C
ISBN 9781315350813
1315350815