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Learning objective

This component is an introduction to the basics of innovation theory. After reading it you will understand what innovation is and what it is not, what the main types of innovation are and how firms can measure innovation. You will also learn that innovation is not a privilege of big firms - perhaps innovation processes are already running in your SME or organization?
It will take approx 45 minutes to read this module and 40-60 minutes to discuss it with a group of people.

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1_Innovation_issues.pdf

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