Highlights from the Norwegian Innovation Index 2022
The Norwegian Innovation Index (NII) 2022 was presented on Wednesday 8 February in partnership with BEKK Consulting at NHH's campus in Oslo.
DIG news and blogs
Research news and blogposts from DIG.
Reflections from Salt Lake City
PhD candidate and DIG affiliate Rujuta Vaidya has been on a research visit to the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at David Eccles School of Business, Salt Lake City. In her travel letter to the DIG community, she reflects on how the stay made an influence on her own research and teaching.
Pathway to innovation – the race project in Singapore
The RaCE project – Radical Technology-Driven Change in Established Firms – together with corporate partners has just returned from Singapore, where they learned to sense and explore pathways to innovation.
Norwegian Innovation Index summary 2022
The Norwegian Innovation Index 2022 was presented on Wednesday 8 February in partnership with BEKK Consulting at NHH's campus in Oslo. The index measures how innovative Norwegian companies are – as seen from the customers' perspective. See our summary of what was discussed and the results of the index for 2022.
Travel letter from Seattle
Assistant Professor and DIG affiliate Aruna Divya Tatavarthy has been on a research visit to Foster School of Business in Seattle. Here's her report.
Impressions from the Hub summit
PhD Research Scholar Olivia Kim and NHH student Harald Stensaker share their impressions from The HUB Summit earlier in November.
DIG in Australia
DIG researchers Ivan Belik and Tor W Andreassen have both spent time in Australia recently, presenting Dig’s research at different institutions.
International guests presenting their work for DIG
Research is very much a social activity where our work gets stronger when interacting with others. In the DIG research centre we are active to invite guest from other universities and business schools to share their ongoing research.
DIG Fellow2022: Tone Wille
DIG’s Principal Investigators have appointed Tone Wille, CEO in Posten, as DIG Fellow 2022.
Paul N. Gooderham retires
Professor Paul N. Gooderham retired from his position on October 1, 2022.
Export of services: a sustainable growth strategy
Increased export of services could kill three birds with one stone: by moving up in the industrial value chain, we can better fund the welfare state, keep people employed, and finally transform and grow a more sustainable economy by decoupling growth from CO2, writes Professor Tor W. Andreassen.
Norwegian Open AI LAB 5th anniversary
This year, DIG partner Norwegian Open AI Lab (NAIL) celebrates their 5th anniversary. This milestone was marked with a whole-day event at NTNU.
DIG Deeper
Being a DIG Master student, students will be part of The DIG Deeper master program. DIG aims to help students and expects them to contribute to DIG themes. The target is to deliver practical, relevant, and thorough Masters' theses, preferably in collaboration with DIG partners.
Summer Musings
In all the DIG breakfast meetings, DIG partner meetings, HUB gatherings and the board seminar I included small segments of “looking back” and “looking ahead”. The end of summer term, the start of the academic year and subsequently this The HUB newsletter is a good occasion to shortly reminisce on the last 6 months, and to lift a veil on plans and ambitions for the next term.
DIG PhD conference
15 June, we organized the first edition of the DIG PhD conference. During this conference 12 PhD students from the Department of Strategy and Management presented their work and received feedback from fellow PhD candidates and senior faculty.
Report from the R&D Management Conference in Trento
From 9 to 13 July Professor Bram Timmermans and PhD candidate Nicolas Gibney participated in the annual R&D management conference in Trento, Italy.
DIG at Arendalsuka
NHH and DIG, as well as DIG partners, organize and participate in various debates, panel discussions and presentations during Arendalsuka 2022.
EU Horizon funding to DIG
NHH employee, Assistant Professor Vidya Oruganti, secures EU Horizon grant funding within the area of health data and ecosystems. The project is very timely given the compelling need to consolidate efforts and resources in the health care industry.
In search for a new business policy and management practice
Today, policymakers, employees, consumers, investors, and citizens are expecting a new responsible business policy and management practice that does service to the world, writes Professor Tor Wallin Andreassen.
Stability in Turbulent Times
The Norwegian government’s announcement of cuts will result in difficulties and uncertainty with long-term implications for the Norwegian research sector, writes head of DIG, Professor Bram Timmermans.
Reflections from Maryland
“Under the right conditions Artificial intelligence (AI) could prompt a seismic shift that reverberates throughout the entire economy. But good decisions will have to be made,” writes Jan Oskar Bolin, from his research stay at the University of Maryland.
The power of intelligent technologies
Intelligent technologies will not replace businesses, but businesses that use intelligent technologies will replace those that do not.
Innovasjonsdig'erne webinar: capturing customers’ voice in innovations
When so many innovation ideas and entrepreneurs flop in the market, could one reason be that firms and start-ups fail to early include the customer in the equation?
The State of Norwegian AI a call to action
A closer read on several of the recently published reports on the State of AI delivers one overall conclusion. In Europe, and yes very much included Norway, we are struggling to transform our research-based knowledge on AI/ML into commercial marketable goods, services and solutions.
Improving Relative Brand Attractiveness through Commercial and Social Innovations
The growing demand for innovative solutions, sustainable practices and digital experiences has challenged the brand landscape. Can corporate brands win over their competitors by prioritising one of these areas in their strategy?
USA wants to learn from DIG
Professor Tor W Andreassen represented DIG at the POMS College of Service Operations member engagement spring event.
Change of leadership at DIG
Bram Timmermans has temporarily taken over as leader of DIG. Tor Wallin Andreassen has decided that it is time to step down as leader but will still be involved in the research center.
DIG Welcomes KPMG as a Partner
"Being part of a knowledge network like DIG is important because it gives us the opportunity to get updated knowledge about what works and does not, and to develop the right competence for the future together with all the other partners," says Rune Skjelvan from KPMG.
Why isn’t AI delivering
Business communities have high hopes for artificial intelligence (AI), but will the current stage of evolution of information technology (IT) meet their expectations? Most likely not, writes Ivan Belik and Derrick Neufeld in a post in LSE Business Review.
Digital Lecture on Insurance Innovation and Automation
As part of DIG dissemination activities, DIG researcher and Assistant Professor, Vidya Oruganti conducted a digital lecture on the topic “Insurance Innovation & Automation”. This event was a collaboration and joint effort between DIG and one of its key partners, NCE Finance Innovation.
New book on Innovation capacity
How can established businesses strike a balance between their current operations and the need to innovate to prepare for the future? This is the topic of a new book on innovation capacity authored by four DIG RaCE researchers and affiliates.
Aruna Divya Tatavarthy New Assistant Professor
DIG is most pleased to present Aruna Divya Tatavarthy as a researcher at the centre. Read more about her background and research interest.
The year of innovation 2021
The innovation year 2021 shows that companies have fought a hard battle to survive. Short-term survival innovations more than long-term positioning innovations have been the preferred option for many.
DIG congratulates Magne Angelshaug
DIG congratulates Magne Angelshaug with his recent defence of his PhD dissertation on business model innovation in established firms and the role firm’s top management team plays in facilitating such efforts.
Andreassen appointed ISSIP Ambassador
Tor W. Andreassen has been appointed to ISSIP Ambassador to NHH Norwegian School of Economics’ research center Digital Innovation for Sustainable Growth.
Retail’s (many) challenges
Retail has had an upswing during the pandemic. But this gives them no reason not to worry about the time to come. On the contrary. In this note, I point to four phenomena that can lower or lift the actors.
Customers, not technology or intruders are the true disruptors
When CEOs of established companies are asked, “What really changes the rules of the game in your industry or business?” they almost always answer: “Technology X disrupts our business” or “Startup business Y disrupts our business.” But when the diagnosis is wrong, the choice of medicine and treatment plan is also wrong.
A pretty DIG christmas letter
The time since March 2020 has forced us all to explore new areas - areas that we believe are better for society, business, ourselves, and others.
DIG Fellow 2021
DIG Fellowship is an honorary position at the research center Digital Innovation for Sustainable Growth at Norwegian School of Economics. The fellowship was announced as part of The HUB Summit 2021 on November 4.
DIG Fully Equipped for AI Revolution
NHH’s new AI-server that is made available to the DIG center, is NHH’s first Deep Learning-capable platform, poised to enable researchers and DIG partners to develop AI-driven insights into digital transformation.
DIG Profile Alexander Haneng
How does a traditional service provider like Posten continue to be relevant in a time where users are increasingly digital and demands higher speed and efficiency? By combining traditional services with digital innovation of course.
Coop Masters scholarship
Coop announces four scholarships in connection with their partnership with the DIG project "Best in Retail".
Dig profile Helge Thorbjørnsen
Why are some services and technologies widely adopted, while others fail epically? DIG Professor Helge Thorbjørnsen is curious about how new digital services influence the cognition, affect and decisions of humans.
DIG Strategy
DIG's strategy for 2021-2023 is now published. The goal remains: to become Norway’s leading research centre on digital transformation and innovation for sustainable growth.
DIG research makes an impact
Service dominates the latest of Shugan’s Top 20 Marketing Meta Journal ranking. DIG researcher and co-authors ranked 11th.
A customer-centric five actor model for sustainability and service innovation
Beyond a conceptual model, this empirical study shows that innovations in social and environmental dimensions drive customer loyalty to the brands.
How can top managers develop core innovation leadership competencies?
If we are to succeed in strengthening our national innovation rate, we must increase Norwegian leaders’ will and courage to lead innovation processes in the context of challenging changes. But which innovation leadership competencies do they need to develop?
Business Ecosystems: A useful concept, or just another buzzword?
Are ecosystems a useful concept in the world of business, or should they be consigned to the dustbin of history like so many forgotten buzzwords of bygone eras?
How to Build High-Performing Teams
Have you ever wondered how to kick off your team? Setting the stage for great performance might not be as complicated as you believe. The recipe: Discuss expectations and make a team charter.
In the pursuit of understanding organizational complexity
To survive and thrive, organizations have to balance many conflicting demands. What theories can help us to understand this complex and intricate balancing act?
Is that still us?
Technologically driven change, particularly in well-established firms, is not actually (just) about the tech. It requires a serious look in the mirror to find out whether this new company profile ‘is still us’? And if it isn’t, how can managers and staff make their peace with, move on and rewire.
The importance of psychological safety in digital teamwork
Working in a team is not always easy. It did not get any easier after we were not allowed to meet face to face. But what does research tell us about digital teamwork that can help us in the ongoing corona pandemic?
ENGAGE.EU and Digital Innovation for sustainable Growth
DIG’s Professor Tor W. Andreassen represents NHH as the only Norwegian business school in a prestigious alliance of European universities. ENGAGE.EU opens a unique opportunity to educate and inspire a new generation of citizens who will contribute to making Europe a global referent in how to tackle societal challenges.
The Strategy Implementation Toolkit
Moving from a strategic decision to executing on that new strategy is a significant challenge for most companies. Anecdotal evidence suggests that 50%-90% of strategic decisions made are never implemented. What makes it so difficult to implement strategy?
Innovation - a matter of the mind
What characterizes the companies that are top of their innovation class and what can other companies do to get there?
Innovation 2021
The Digital Transformation HUB and DIG-partner Bekk, are delighted to present a 2 hour webinar featuring sustainable innovation strategies based on findings from the Norwegian Innovation Index 2020.
The Covid-19 digitalization wave makes its mark on 2021 tech trends
DIG partner Telenor Research team have analyzed and reflected on the year that passed, in order to predict what’s to come in five tech trends that will shape 2021.
Merry Christmas
We wish all friends all the best for the holidays and the new year!
Exciting stock market launches despite C-19
With a unique year and a demanding pre-Christmas situation, 2020 is still a year with several exciting companies that have gone public in the USA.
NHH research sets the standard for measuring innovativeness
What distinguishes innovations from inventions? With the Innovation Index and a research collaboration between leading business schools, NHH has laid the foundation for an international database for comparison between industries and companies.
Innovation and customer loyalty
How can businesses create good user experiences? And how can we be less product and more service-oriented in our thinking? We investigate these issues in this episode of 'Ledertaffel', NHH's very own leadership podcast.
DIG Holiday reads
DIG researchers book recommendations: Great books to read and happy Christmas!
Radical changes
What does it take to succeed with change projects? And must all organizations now become agile, digital, and ambidextrous to succeed? In this episode of 'Ledertaffel', NHH's very own leadership podcast, we invite two experts to help answer these questions.
Taking advantage of chaos: How to deal with uncertainty
What can business leaders learn from military leadership? This episode of 'Ledertaffel', NHH's very own leadership podcast, provides some answers.
A book review: The Technology Trap
Are you interested in the economic impact of digital and AI, in particular on jobs? Read how Michael Osborne is highlighting the vulnerability of many jobs to automation in the next couple of decades.
Digitalization as driver for change in public and private businesses – a video course
Norway is facing the next wave of digitalization. New solutions can be developed in private and public sectors such as health, environment, transport, production, security and more. In this video course, learn about the next hallmark of digitization; the interconnection of the digital and physical worlds (in Norwegian) by Dr. Frank Elter, Telenor / NHH.
DIG article selected for Emerald Literati Award
DIG congratulates Professor Tor W. Andreassen and his co-writers with the Highly Commended Paper Award 2020 for the article “Bridging the data-divide between practitioners and academics: approaches to collaborating better to leverage each other’s resources’.
What are digital ecosystems?
Digital ecosystems are the talk of the town these days. But what are they, really? How do they create value? Why and when do they outperform integrated systems or open markets? In this video (in Norwegian) professor Lasse B. Lien explains the basics of digital ecosystems.
RaCE the sun with Deloitte
On 5 November, we held our latest RaCE the SUN event, in cooperation with the student committee at NHH and Deloitte.
AI in the Nordic countries
Artificial intelligent (AI) will be an important technology for society, companies, employees, and customers/citizen. But where do we stand on AI in the Nordic?
The HUB@NHH – an opening remark
Listen to the Secretary of Higher Education Mr. Henrik Asheim’s appreciated and inspiring opening remark.
The Digital Transformation Hub @ NHH launch
On 30 October, NHH Norwegian School of Economics and Telenor (as founding partner) launched The Digital Transformation HUB@NHH (The HUB@NHH).
Service needs an update
While the pandemic with its impact on mobility, social distancing, and change of social interaction, is a “Black swan” that no one could predict, technology is an area most service researchers and managers has neglected for too long.
The world is on fire?
Inequality is skyrocketing while climate change threatens to destabilize the entire economy.
Radical change in the multinational mobile telephony industry
Will mobile network operators continue to thrive in 2030? Or will they simply Rest in Peace – being taken over by others?
Race the Sun event With Deloitte
What do you do when a major client wants you do deliver a full-scale leadership development program to support their digital transformation? And what if they also want you to develop it all in just a few months, adapted to the challenges that COVID represents?
The Price of Peace
How Keynes came to realize that imperialism promoted inequality rather than spreading humanitarian values. See the review written by Tor W. Andreassen
Prophet of Innovation
Having read this book, one sentence came to mind: While business leaders plan for eternal life, markets are a brutal destructor of firms!
Ikea tops Swedish innovation index
For the second year in row, Ikea is ranked as Sweden's most innovative company.
NHH will conduct research on the consequences of the coronavirus for working life
The Norwegian School of Economics will receive NOK four million from the Research Council of Norway to conduct research on how COVID-19 affects companies’ knowledge competence and their new digital everyday life.
Reframing service innovation
The Covid - 19 crisis created a completely new context for service innovation beyond anything in the extant research according to Heinonen and Strandvik from Hanken FI
People in motion are more easily persuaded
Consumers’ decision-making is very different now as compared to how it was only a decade ago. Not only has the smartphone, new technologies, the climate crisis and recently, COVID-19, dramatically changed our shopping habits, but we also make decisions in a different way than before.
Books to teach you something new
Professor and influencer Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at Wharton, presents his favorite new releases this fall. His favorites are about building careers and companies, rebuilding our lives and our institutions, entertainment and much more.
DIG Launch replay
If you couldn't watch the DIG launch event live, be sure to check out the recording of the event.
Elements of AI
NHH’s research partner Norwegian Open AI Lab at NTNU, offers a free online artificial intelligence course “Elements of AI” in Norway. We hope you’d like to join the AI challenge, or “KI-løftet” in Norwegian.
Strategies during crises
10 years ago, Professor Lasse Lien and Ass. Professor Eirik Sjåholm Knudsen studied the Financial Crisis and its effects on businesses and investment behavior. What did they learn then and how can that knowledge inform and guide leaders during the Corona Crisis?
A book review
Do you need to better understand how to manage, transform, grow and control your business in an area of virtually unbounded potential impact? Please read book review written by Professor Tor W. Andreassen.
Innovations during sky fall
Professor Tor W. Andreassen talks about innovation during Skyfall at Oslo Business Forums webinar «Innovation & Growth During Crisis, Friday 27 March. Feel free to listen and learn from his presentation.
Highly Commended paper award
The Hub@NHH manager Professor Tor W. Andreassen has together with his co-authors Benoit, Klose, Wirtz and Keiningham received the Highly Commended Paper Award 2019 for the article “Bridging the data divide between practitioners and academics: Approaches to collaborating better to leverage each other’s resources”.
Digital transformation is not as risky as you think
The decision to make changes to an existing business model can be a major source of concern for top-management of a company. How to navigate this change process successfully?
Congratulations to the NII 2019 winners
In early February NHH launched NII- The Norwegian Innovation Index 2019 results and honoured the winners in different categories.
Keynote at Christian party’s national convention
On 26 January 2020 the Norwegian Christian party KrF held they annual national convention. Professor Tor W Andreassen was the invited keynote speaker: “What will digitization require of us?”
New researcher at the Hub
Postodoctoral fellow Nhat Quang Le is the latest addition to the faculty at the Hub@NHH. He is interviewed by Professor Tor W Andreassen.
The Innovation Index
15th November we welcomed Associate Professor Robert Ciuchita from Hanken School of Economics in Finland to NHH. Professor Ciuchita is associate with CERS Center for Relationship Marketing and Service Management at Hanken.
Bridging the data divide between practitioners and academics
Approaches to collaborating better to leverage each other’s resources.
Podkast om netthandel og butikkdød
Professor Tor W. Andreassen er blant gjestene i nyeste episode av Ateas podkast «Teknologi. Av og for mennesker».
NAIL Business at NHH
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is a new partner of Norwegian Open AI Lab (NAIL) at Norway’s Technical University (NTNU).
Andreassen with Keynote at The American Innovation Conference
Professor Tor Wallin Andreassen was the keynote speaker at the American Innovation Conference in New York early October.
CSI partner Posten the most innovative Norwegian company in 2018
CSI congratulates Posten as the most innovative Norwegian company in 2018, awarded by Innovasjonsmagasinet 2019 – 2020, followed by former CSI partner DnB in 2nd and CSI partner Telenor in 10th.
How AI will change business
How are AI systems being applied in the world of business and how will the field develop over the coming years?