September 2009

At The Edge of Innovation

That the boundaries of innovation are constantly changing is clear, as is the challenge that this presents to any organisation looking to be and remain competitive. This latest report investigates the nature of these boundaries and shows how, through successfully monitoring, acknowledging and reacting to such changes, UK organisations are more likely to survive and prosper in the long-term.

January 2008

Competing on Knowledge: The UKs Global Innovation Challenge

The UK is seen as a nation of inventors and innovators, and its proud history of technological achievements stands as a testimony to this. But how does and should innovative thinking go beyond the invention of products to the working of an organisation itself? This report sets out to untangle a multi-faceted but vital part of modern business organisation, and makes essential reading for those looking to understand the role that innovation plays in performance, and what this means for UK businesses.

February 2009

Closing The UK’s Productivity Gap: The Latest Research Evidence

This new report provides an overview of the evidence that has been produced in six key areas of productivity research, much of it funded by AIM: the size and sectoral breakdown of the gap; productivity in services, notably the retailing and business services sectors; the diffusion of information and communication technology (ICT); the importance of management practices; science, innovation and technology transfer; and the relationship between globalisation and productivity.