The Human Side of Managing Technological Innovation: A Collection of Readings

Designed for courses within MBA engineering and executive education programs, The Human Side of Managing Technical Information, Second Edition, provides a variety of approaches and perspectives on issues critical to the effective leadership of technical professionals and cross-functional teams throughout the innovation process. Updated throughout, the second edition's collection of articles cover such topics as motivating professionals, measuring productivity,organizing and leading cross-functional development teams, enhancing creativity, developing human resource capabilities, and using technology as a strategic resource. These articles represent the thoughts and ideas of researchers and practitioners seeking a richer understanding of the complex interplay between the specialized knowledge and skills of creative professionals and the realistic pressures and constraints required by successful business organizations.