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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-, et al.
(författare)
Innovation diffusion in SME networks : sustainability via green ICT pilots
2014
Ingår i: Innovation for Sustainable Economy & Society, XXV ISPIM Conference, 8-11 June 2014, Dublin, Ireland. - : International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM). - 9789522655905 ; , s. 1-12
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
The aim of the presented green ICT project is primarily to start new and advance existing innovation development in SME networks, secondly to accelerate innovation diffusion in B2B networks and thirdly to improve the operational environment of enterprises through green ICT solutions that support sustainable development. Various technology development projects - and also ideas for further projects - have arisen as a result of this project. In order to answer our research question - how to improve innovation diffusion in SME networks in collaboration with academia -in this article we introduce an academia-driven innovation management model and green ICT pilot case. In the conceptual part of this paper we discuss the process of innovation diffusion and the mediator's role in value creation for SME networks.
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-, et al.
(författare)
Storytelling as a Factor in Increasing Intellectual Capital of Project-Based Companies
2012
Ingår i: Proceedings of the 4th European Conference on Intellectual Capital. - Reading, England : Academic Publishing International. - 9781908272317 - 9781908272799 ; , s. 53-59
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
The purpose of the paper is to explore storytelling as a potential lever to gain intellectual capital (IC) in project-based companies. The aim is to open up new ways to understand stories and the role of storytelling in increasing IC in project-based companies. Stories are a manifestation of collective knowledge. Often not documented but embedded in individual minds and forming the valuable human capital. We present essential theoretical information, reviewing the concepts of the project-based company and the project work context, and describing the notion of IC (human, structural and relational) in relation to storytelling. The temporary nature of projects is challenge in IC management of project-based companies. Since each project is unique and may have temporary organization the transfer of knowledge is more challenging for project-based companies than for those operating in stable environments. The existing relational capital may not apply to new project and thus new relational capital must be created and accumulated to company. Considering structural capital, the processes and systems and the documented knowledge may be unique to each project and as such difficult to leverage. Storytelling can provide some ways to overcome these challenges. Storytelling is currently little understood and researched in the context of project-based companies, especially from the perspective of IC. Conceptual part of the article is followed by descriptions of stories and storytelling as a vehicle in increasing IC in project-based companies. We suggest that stories and storytelling are effective modes of human knowledge transfer and learning. Storytelling plays a role in advancing informal learning in project-based companies. Projects are unique and project teams are temporary. Therefore the IC management of project-based companies deserves extended research in academia. Originality and value of the paper is on finding a viable perspective and approach with which project-based companies can understand how they can increase IC through storytelling.
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Pettersson, Elina, et al.
(författare)
Social media utilization in B2B networks' organizational learning : Review and research agenda proposal
2014
Ingår i: Journal of Mobile Multimedia. - : Rinton Press Inc.. - 1550-4646 .- 1550-4654. ; 10:3-4, s. 218-233
Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat) abstract
Knowledge management (KM) in a business-to-business (B2B) network is a different task than intraorganizational KM. Therefore this conceptual paper searches for an answer to the question of what we should re-search in this more demanding KM environment. We suggest that the social media provides a variety of vehicles for performing organizational learning via KM in B2B networks. Since this is relatively novel research area, we have done a literature review and propose a research agenda in this article.
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-
(författare)
Artefacts produced via design methods as boundary objects and mediating processes among non-designer engineers in idea generation
2012
Ingår i: International Forum on Knowledge Asset Dynamics (IFKAD) and Knowledge Cities World Summit (KCWS) 2012<em> </em>. - : Institute of Knowledge Asset Management (IKAM). - 9788896687086 ; , s. 726-736
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
Purpose of the paper - This paper introduces design methods as a mediating process and the produced artefact as a boundary object between different stakeholders in the management of idea generation among non-designers. This paper is multi-disciplinary, based on studies in innovation management, knowledge management and utilization of design processes in industrial management. The concepts of the boundary object and the mediating process as understood in activity theory are introduced in the conceptual part of the paper (Vygotsky, 1978). This paper seeks the answer to the explorative qualitative research question: What kinds of advantages were found when using design methods (in art-based interventions) in idea generation among non-designer engineers? At the end of the paper, some results are revealed along with an analysis of the results.The research design and method is a qualitative approach in order to explore the usability of collaboratively made artefacts as boundary objects in idea generation situations. Furthermore, it was recognized during our study that the design methods used functioned as mediating processes between the stakeholders involved in the workshops. The data has been collected from workshop observations and survey questionnaires among the attendees. The research was conducted between 2009-2012 among non-designer engineers from industry (Aramo-Immonen and Toikka, 2009; 2010).Originality and value of research - This methodology provides evidence that design workshops, which can be categorized as art-based interventions on a continuum of art-based initiatives (ABIs by Schiuma, 2011, p. 48), function as mediating processes and the artefacts created act as boundary objects in idea generation in the scope of innovation management. Practical implications - The outcomes of this research can be utilized as guidelines in designing idea generation sessions in industrial management among non-designer engineers.
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-
(författare)
Knowledge management through learning model in industrial projects
2012
Ingår i: International Journal of Knowledge and Learning. - : Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.. - 1741-1009 .- 1741-1017. ; 8:3-4, s. 298-312
Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat) abstract
The objective of this paper is to introduce qualitative analysing method and learning model for project management. The new understanding gained by this analysis is needed in the steering of the project organisation's maintaining systems: control system, working system, information system and support system. The overall aim is to model a method of project learning focused on the organisation's system critical parameters. The conceptual part of this paper deals with organisational learning, activity theory, knowledge management and systems theories. Finally, some case results from industry are introduced in this article.
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-
(författare)
Mixed Methods Research Design
2013
Ingår i: Information systems, e-learning, and knowledge management research. - Heidelberg : Springer Verlag. - 9783642358784 ; , s. 32-43
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat) abstract
Mixed methods research is an approach to inquiry that combines or associates both qualitative and quantitative forms. Mixed methods designs provide researchers, across research disciplines, with a rigorous approach to answering research questions. In the case of holistic analysis of complex systems, such as the mega-project, this is a relevant approach. Mixing the data, the specific types of research designs, the notation system, terminology, diagrams of procedures includes a risk of entering to chaos. Therefore research design has to be clearly articulated to readers. Triangulation is an important part of research design. Denzin [10] has identified four basic types of triangulation. In this exploratory paper are discussed mixed method research, theory triangulation, economic science, design science and systems development. Finally is introduced utilization of mixed methods in multiple-case study conducted in industry.
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-, et al.
(författare)
Multicultural software development : The productivity perspective
2013
Ingår i: Perspectives and Techniques for Improving Information Technology Project Management. - : IGI Global. - 9781466628014 - 9781466628021 - 9781466628007 ; , s. 132-149
Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt) abstract
Productivity management is a challenge for software engineering companies and, in this regard, there is a current trend toward globalization. Via acquisitions and mergers, business has become international and employs different national cultures. Therefore, the focus of this article is on the understanding of cultural differences affecting productivity in globalized software production. The relation between productivity and non coding activities in software development projects has not been proven. Software development is expert work, typically made in closely collaborating local teams and global distribution of expert work increases the degree of difficulty. In this paper, the authors analyze multicultural ICT companies from their productivity perspective through the lens of cultural differences. The purpose of this study is to report findings based on general cultural studies and reported experiences that seem to affect productivity in the software industry. Some company cases are also described and analyzed.
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-, et al.
(författare)
Project Manager's Competence Identification
2013
Ingår i: Enhancing the modern organization through information technology professionals. - Hershey, PA, USA : Business Science Reference. - 9781466626485 - 9781466626799 ; , s. 17-31
Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-
(författare)
Projektijohtaminen yrityksen oppimisen välineenä
2011
Ingår i: Yrittäjyyden asialla. - Pori : Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu. - 9789516330764 ; , s. 33-35
Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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Aramo-Immonen, Heli, 1964-, et al.
(författare)
The paradigm shift from product innovation to service innovation
2012
Ingår i: Proceedings of the XXIII ISPIM Conference. Action for Innovation: Innovating from Experience, Barcelona, Spain, 17-20 June 2012. - : The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM). - 9789522652423 ; , s. 1-14
Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)
