There are many companies whose output consists solely of innovative solutions to new problems, and whose long-term success depends on their ability to constantly innovate. These firms act as brokers of knowledge in various industries to innovation through knowledge transfer from where it is, as you know, where it is not. They often are consultants for clients in different markets, but also groups within large organizations that offer a variety of otherwise independent units. Rather than make any breakthroughs in technology or dominating any one industry, knowledge brokers rely on alternative, but no less powerful strategy that lends itself to continuous innovation. These firms create new products and processes by combining existing technologies in a way that has led to significant synergies. This article presents a theory of innovation through knowledge broker, which explains the steps and benefits of such firms, and he believes that the lessons of these firms can offer others strive for innovation. "Hide
by Andrew Hargadon Source: California Management Review 21 pages. Publication Date: April 1, 1998. Prod. #: CMR113-PDF-ENG
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