Improving Innovation Through Better Management
The Expert Panel on Innovation Management Education and Training
Canada has an abundance of raw ideas, talented people, and entrepreneurial spirit. While research is world-class and technology start-ups are thriving, few companies grow and mature in Canada. This cycle — invent and sell, invent and sell — allows other countries to capture much of the economic and social benefits of Canadian-invented products, processes, marketing methods, and business models. Escaping this cycle may be aided through education and training of innovation managers who can systematically manage ideas for commercial success and motivate others to reimagine innovation in Canada.
To understand how to better support innovation management in Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) asked the CCA two critical questions: What are the key skills required to manage innovation? And, what are the leading practices for teaching these skills in business schools, other academic departments, colleges/polytechnics, and industry?
To address the charge, the CCA appointed a five-member expert panel of leading innovation scholars and practitioners to assess relevant evidence, lead a workshop, and develop a report.
The Sponsor:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Expert Panel on Innovation Management Education and Training