The storyIn April 2007 the board of ING Group decided to merge its two autonomous subsidiaries, Postbank and ING Bank. Fierce competition in the banking industry and rapid technological developments had led to new customer demands, including call centres,..

The story In 1995, Electronic Data Systems, the US information technology services group, bought AT Kearney, the global strategy consultancy in a deal worth $596m. The acquisition of a hugely successful management consultancy by a global IT group was un..

The storyIn 1995, Electronic Data Systems, the US information technology services group, bought AT Kearney, the global strategy consultancy in a deal worth $596m. The acquisition of a hugely successful management consultancy by a global IT group was unpre..

The story Ecobank Transnational was set up in 1985 under the aegis of the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce by 1,200 shareholders. These mostly consisted of individuals from 14 West African countries but the main one was the Ecowas (Econom..

The storyEcobank Transnational was set up in 1985 under the aegis of the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce by 1,200 shareholders. These mostly consisted of individuals from 14 West African countries but the main one was the Ecowas (Economic ..

The story Gymnast Li Ning became a Chinese hero in 1984 when he won six medals at the Los Angeles Olympics, the country’s first appearance at a summer games in 32 years. By 1990 he had set up his own sportswear company, Li-Ning. It was an immediate hit,..

The storyGymnast Li Ning became a Chinese hero in 1984 when he won six medals at the Los Angeles Olympics, the country’s first appearance at a summer games in 32 years. By 1990 he had set up his own sportswear company, Li-Ning. It was an immediate hit, an..

오픈 이노베이션 활동의 핵심은 초기 유망기술을 선점하여 경쟁력 있는 제품과 사업을 창출하는 것이다. 초기 유망기술 선점을 위해서는 경제적 가치평가보다 전략적 가치평가가 더 중요하다. 전략적으로 가치 있는 기술을 제대로 선별/확보하기 위해서는 공통 언어(Common language) 역할을 하는 평가 프로세스, 유망기술을 한눈에 알아보는 통찰력 있는 조직, 새로운 시도와 어려운 일에 과감히 도전하는 Risk taking 문화가 필요하다. 유망기술 선점..