This study examines the creation of innovation-related knowledge in virtual communities visited mainly by lead users. Such communities enable firms to access a large number of lead users in a cost-efficient way. A propositional framework relates lead users’ characteristics to unique virtual...

Wink R. Gatekeepers and proximity in science-driven sectors in Europe and Asia: the case of human embryonic stem cell research, Regional Studies. The production of new knowledge cannot only rely on regional innovation systems but needs also creative inputs and diversity by interactions with...

You may be surprised to discover that millions of dollars in revenue are sitting, undiscovered, inside your own organization. Follow the authors as they walk you through different areas of your business to discover the untapped potential of “forgotten” intangible assets that may already...