Editorial Insights (November 2012).docVIP

Technology Innovation Management Review November 2012 Editorial Chris McPhee, Editor-in-Chief Welcome to the November 2012 issue of the Technology Innovation Management Review. In this issue, our au- thors present insights about green innovation, supply- chain simulation, and process adaptability and align- ment, along with lessons learned from globalization and entrepreneurship. startup need to know to enter China? The author draws upon her experience helping American, Cana- dian, and European startups develop and implement their internationalization strategies. A seven-part inter- nationalization strategy for startups is presented, in- cluding discussion and insights aimed at the Chinese market in particular. Tommi Lampikoski, a visiting scholar at the Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley, identifies the managerial capabilities that companies require to gain competitive advantage through green in- novations. The case of Interface Inc., a globally operat- ing carpet manufacturer, illustrates how a strategy for environmental responsibility is compatible with radical innovation. This approach requires companies to in- vest in the three Rs of managerial capability to con- tinously Research innovations, Recognize opportunities, and Revolutionize the industry. This issue also includes a report on a recent TIM Lec- ture by Wes Biggs, President and CEO of Triacta Power Technologies, who shared the 29 key lessons he has learned through his experiences with entrepreneurship both within large technology companies and as part of the senior management and founding teams of techno- logy startups. The event was held at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, on October 11th, 2012. As always, we welcome your feedback, articles, and sug- gestions for future themes. We hope you enjoy this is- s