INTERVENTION FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE-DRIVEN INNOVATION BETWEEN R&D AND MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT
DS 84: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2016 14th International Design Conference
Year: 2016
Editor: Marjanovic Dorian, Storga Mario, Pavkovic Neven, Bojcetic Nenad, Skec Stanko
Author: Jensen, C. S.; Jensen, A. R. V.; Broberg, O.
Series: DESIGN
Section: DESIGN INNOVATION
Page(s): 1055-1064
Abstract
In this paper we present the development and application of an intervention framework to initiate focus on Employee-Driven Innovation. EDI has the potential to improve product innovation by involving employees. We examine how the intervention framework can be used to facilitate EDI initiatives between R&D and manufacturing in a case-company. The framework consists of a diagnosis and three workshops and stages the intervention by a) creating common perception of current work practices, b) unfreezing roles and communication and c) creating new future EDI practices.
Keywords: employee-driven innovation, intervention framework, participatory design, design workshops