Radical Technological Innovations within the Mechanical Engineering Industry - An Empirical Study for Successful Realization

Abstract

Based on a thorough qualitative and quantitative study, Florian Wohlfeil develops a critical success factors framework for the realization of radical technological innovations within the mechanical engineering industry. Furthermore, the author detects five clearly distinguishable innovation archetypes that are based on the project specific contextual circumstances. Finally, he provides an operational framework which serves as a hands-on tool to derive concrete recommendations for action.