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19. Skin Elements Ltd—The Importance of Knowledge Management in Commercialisation

Authors : Peter Malone, Tim Mazzarol, Sophie Reboud

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Abstract

This Chapter examines the case of Skin Elements Ltd., a Biotech start-up enterprise that successfully created, manufactured and commercialised an innovative skincare technology into a global market. The principal focus of this case study is on the role played by knowledge management and how this shaped the innovation strategy that saw the technology successfully commercialised and positioned within the global natural skin care market. The chapter examines the process of commercialisation, and demonstrates how knowledge management (KM), open innovation (OI), absorptive capacity (ACAP), and entrepreneurial operations management (EOM) played key roles in evolving the innovation strategy and commercialisation process. The chapter opens with an overview of the case study before introducing the concepts described above, and then enfolding the academic literature into the case to illustrate the relationships found. It then draws conclusions from the findings and lessons for research, policy and practice. The case draws from the personal experience of the lead author, who has provided first hand observations of the company’s foundation and evolution over its first 12 years of operations.

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Metadata
Title
Skin Elements Ltd—The Importance of Knowledge Management in Commercialisation
Authors
Peter Malone
Tim Mazzarol
Sophie Reboud
Copyright Year
2020
Book
New Leadership in Strategy and Communication

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-19680-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-19681-3

Copyright Year: 2020

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19681-3_19