The methodology ‘Situational Open Innovation (SOI)’ situation-specifically supports SMEs (Mittelstand) in operatively planning Open Innovation projects. Based on a systematic analysis of the specific goal and project situation, relevant external and internal partners are identified, who operatively contribute to a solution, and who ensure the strategic long-term success of the project. In addition, suitable collaboration methods are derived. To allow a better usability, SOI was implemented as software demonstrator. The evaluation in industry ensures the applicability of SOI and reveals general success factors of method application in companies.
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The methodology ‘Situational Open Innovation (SOI)’ situation-specifically supports SMEs (Mittelstand) in operatively planning Open Innovation projects. Based on a systematic analysis of the specific goal and project situation, relevant external and internal partners are identified, who operatively contribute to a solution, and who ensure the strategic long-term success of the project. In addition, suitable collaboration methods are derived. To allow a better usability, SOI was implemented as so...
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