Multiple stakeholders affect new product development (NPD). Despite rich literature, the previous studies have inadequately addressed stakeholder involvement in different NPD project phases. This study assesses the key stakeholders for product management and research and development (R&D) in an NPD project in ICT industry, the stakeholders’ roles, and their involvement in project phases. The literature part of the study addresses product development stakeholders and their requirements, while the empirical part explores industry views through a single case study. The results include an analysis of key stakeholders, their roles, and their involvement in different project phases. The results highlight the importance of appropriate stakeholder involvement in NPD projects and the need to manage this involvement. In addition, the timing of stakeholder involvement must be carefully planned. The study indicates a need for systematic way of working and good internal co-operation between product management, R&D, and other stakeholders. Managers can utilise the findings to improve decision-making and prioritisation in NPD projects.

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I auggest you to look at open innovation concept - Henry Chesbrough papers are excellent.

Quality Function Deployment is a process to collect voice which gives idea for innovation. We also try to solve the problem which ultimately resulted into innovation

Thank you Ali A. Naeem . I did not know that work and I will take a look.

Thank you Mirna Leko-Šimić . I did take a look in open innovation and I'm looking for papers that presents empirical processes. If you know someone, please let me know.

Thank you Anjay kumar Mishra . Did you know a specific paper that presents the processes or routines of that? But I'll take a look on the topic.

Yes.. “Design Thinking” is process to invite external stakeholders in Innovation process or NPD. stakeholders can participate in innovation/NPD process at various stages starting from requirements to prototype testing and limited market launch.

Thank you Sandhya D Pande . Do you know any paper that describe in detail the innovation or NDP process using design thinking?

Brian Leavy, (2010),"Design thinking – a new mental model of value innovation", Strategy & Leadership, Vol. 38 Iss 3 pp. 5 - 14 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10878571011042050 .

Jeanne Liedtka, (2011),"Learning to use design thinking tools for successful innovation", Strategy & Leadership, Vol. 39 Iss 5 pp. 13 - 19

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Design‐Driven Innovation Process Model

Claudia Acklin First published: 22 December 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1948-7177.2010.00013.x Cited by: 9

Adopting Design Thinking in Novice Multidisciplinary Teams: The Application and Limits of Design Methods and Reflexive Practices†

Victor P. Seidel Sebastian K. FixsonFirst published: 04 October 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/jpim.12061

Thank you Sandhya D Pande . I'll take a look on it.

Perhaps the topic of sourcing innovation could be interesting? https://www.bvl.de/lore/all-volumes--issues/volume-10/issue-1/harnessing-capabilities-and-practices-for-sourcing-innovation-an-exploratory-study--

And the co-creative enterprise, building on the work of Ramaswamy, Prahalad, Gouillart and more? https://hbr.org/2010/10/building-the-co-creative-enterprise

Hi Luciana, the following paper uses a Design Thinking approach for business model innovation for sustainability. They empirically test and refine their proposal in various workshops, including external stakeholders. Regards.

Geissdoerfer, M., Bocken, N. & Hultink, E. J. (2016) Design Thinking to Enhance the Sustainable Business Modelling Process – A Workshop Based on a Value Mapping Process. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135, pp. 1218–1232.

Thank you @Lise Haukeberg . It seems to be very interesting.

Thank you @Tomas Santa Maria . I'll look for those papers and see if it fits to my research.

Thank you Bryan Higgins . I'll read your papers suggestion. I hope it would help me. Regards.

Yes, Closed door type of innovation or (NPD) need thorough study and hence inputs for the P or T sailing environment, e.g. financiers, manufactures, users, regulators. As technology gets more expensive, it is most likely the buyers of your technology may need bank loan etc.