Stakeholders in Invention and Innovation

Stakeholders in Invention and Innovation

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the roles and characteristics of lone inventors, product champions, and entrepreneurs within the context of invention and innovation. At the end of the lesson you will be able to compare and contrast the profiles of a lone inventor and a product champion, and understand the circumstances under which an inventor might also become a product champion or entrepreneur. At the end of the lesson you will recognize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to innovation and how modern products benefit from the collaboration of diverse expertise.

What do you already know about stakeholders in invention and innovation?

The Concept of the Lone Inventor

An individual dedicated to creating a novel product. Faces challenges due to unconventional ideas.

The Role of the Product Champion

Influential person within an organization. Supports and promotes an idea or invention, advancing it internally.

The Definition of an Entrepreneur

Individual who brings an invention to the market. Funds the development, production, and distribution of a product.

Historical Examples

Leonardo DaVinci, Steve Jobs, James Dyson. Examples of lone inventors, product champions, and entrepreneurs.

The Necessity of a Multidisciplinary Approach

Modern product development requires diverse expertise. Lone inventors are less likely in today's innovation landscape.

Summary and Conclusion

Review the roles and characteristics of lone inventors, product champions, and entrepreneurs. Emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in modern product development.

Definition List

Lone Inventor: An individual either inside or outside an organization who is dedicated to creating a novel product but may become isolated due to their unconventional ideas. Product Champion: An influential person within an organization who enthusiastically supports and promotes an idea or invention, helping to advance it internally. Entrepreneur: An individual who brings an invention to the market, often by funding the development, production, and distribution of a product.

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