Cluster Evolution

Isaksen, Arne

doi:10.4337/9780857931504.00038

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“…Returning to clusters more specifically, as with demarcations of the cluster concept per se, cluster evolution is a field of much research and academic debate (e.g., Østergaard & Park, 2015). This debate is most prominently linked to the conception of cluster life cycles (Martin & Sunley, 2011), where the rationale is that clusters move through different development phases (e.g., Isaksen, 2011;Menzel & Fornahl, 2010). The cluster life cycle can be categorized as consisting of four phases: (1) an emergence phase, (2) a growth phase, (3) a maturity phase and (4) a decline and possible renewal phase.…”

Section: Regional Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cluster policy and regional development: scale, scope and renewal

Njøs¹,

Jakobsen²

2016

Regional Studies, Regional Science

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Consistent with Marshallian/Porterian theories, the Norwegian cluster policy has been linked to the development of specialized regional industry environments. Cluster projects are relatively sector-specific entities often supporting (already) strong regional industries and sectors. Following a review of the current literature on clusters and innovation, and informed by evolutionary thought, we argue that such constellations of specialized clusters may hamper the long-term innovation ability of regions. In a conceptual discussion of cluster evolution and its links to innovation and regional path renewal, we argue that special emphasisboth theoretical and politicalhas been placed on the geographical scale of clusters, but there has been less emphasis on scope. Accordingly, we present three theory-based strategies for cluster evolution and link these to regional development and innovation by assessing their impact on regional path renewal. We illustrate our argument empirically using examples from the Norwegian Centre of Expertise (NCE) cluster programme.

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Section: Regional Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cluster policy and regional development: scale, scope and renewal

Njøs¹,

Jakobsen²

2016

Regional Studies, Regional Science

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“…The symbiotic relationship between the Church and state, the Church and its environment or host culture (s), is inseparable. Therefore, every plan for change, transformation and innovation must consider the well-being of people (Isaksen and Tidd, 2006, p. 14).…”

Section: Techno-theology As Big As the Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Developing a theology that addresses the world's emerging technological needs makes the Church creative and ministerially dynamic. Conversely, theories of innovation that remove the consumer’s well-being from its ethos only seek ways of adversely draining the recipients (Isaksen and Tidd, 2006, p. 14). When innovating, organizations must synergize the efforts of their core players in a deliberate process of inclusive innovation (Isaksen and Tidd, 2006, p. 17 – 18).…”

Section: Techno-theology As Big As the Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

The Church and techno-theology: a paradigm shift of theology and theological practice to overcome technological disruptions

Ugboh

2023

JEET

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Purpose First, this paper aims to identify and discuss the paradoxical relationship between theology and technology. Second, it also demonstrates the urgency of the digitalization of the Church ministry. Third, this paper offers an understanding of technology and theology through the missional perspective of the Church. Fourth, this paper asks the following questions: (1) Can the Church innovate ways of using technology while maintaining the social aspect of the organism? (2) Can organizations migrate to digital technology with adequate technology/human interface to engage innovations? (3) How can organizations renew their products via technological platforms? (4) From a socio-technical perspective on the digital era, can the Church keep abreast of its workforce in a way that provides adequate participative opportunities? and finally, this paper further interacts with views on the paradigm shift of practical theology and techno-theological practice and possible inclusion in the theology vocabularies of the Church. Design/methodology/approach A thorough search on the subject of techno-theology (TTheo) reveals that there are no scholarly works that offer a conceptual understanding of TTheo. However, TTheo derives an interdisciplinary definition from innovative leadership, socio-religious transformation, transformational leadership, anthropological studies, strategic leadership (and authentic leader AL), scenario thinking/planning, technological disruptions, digital transformation and Church sustainability. There are multiple inferences in the literature on the advantages and disadvantages of technology in human relations (Banks et al., 2016; Dyer, 2011). Findings Innovation is open-ended. It can take place anywhere and anytime. All it requires are human entities who are creative enough to respond appropriately. The author agrees with Goldsmith that innovation is not limited to a single aspect of any system (Goldsmith et al., 2010, p. xxiv). Innovation can occur anywhere, and there is no limit to it. The only hindrance to innovation is the lack of creative leaders, creative agents of change and an enabling environment to foster change (Teece, 2018, 2010; Bounfour, 2016; Hanna, 2016). While technological innovation is a good development, other factors drive innovation. Technological innovation is not an end by itself. It is a means to an end. And it cannot stand in isolation from other factors that support it. It competes with some external factors which can sustain it or obstruct it. Research limitations/implications This paper used the traditional (or narrative), meta-analysis and meta-synthesis methods of literature reviews to study scenario thinking, system thinking, planning and TTheo principles to find a suitable space to redefine and reconstruct the Church’s ministry engagement in a technologically avowed age. This paper is not a technology text, nor does it pose to answer technology questions. Instead, it focuses on the role of technology in Christian ministry. Practical implications This paper recommended that the Church redefines its digital transformation perspective by adopting a TTheo that embraces digital materials and hybrid technology in its ministry engagement across the board. This paper further interacts with views on the paradigm shift of practical theology and techno-theological practice and possible inclusion in the theology vocabularies of the Church. Social implications Technology shapes human interactions in a sociopolitical, socioreligious and sociocultural environment (Dyer, 2011; Postman, 2021; McLauhan, 1994, p. 7). As a community of faith, the Church is a segment of the broader cultural environment with a cross-section of people from various works of life and opinions. Language, customs and practice differ significantly from others in every environment. Hence, each setting is unique in multiple ways (Teece, 2018, 2010). The world continues to experience developments in many areas. Due to the symbiotic nature of humans and the environment, cross-breeding and cross-fertilization of ideas are inevitable. As one organization reacts to its unique existence, it indirectly or directly affects another. Hence, while growth may be relative, its impacts are overtly universal. Originality/value The term “Techno-theology” is a newcomer in the theological circle. Hence, there are practically little or minimal literature on this subject area. In this paper, the author has written the original concept of the subject matter (TTheo). This paper is part of the ground-breaking research the author is conducting on “Techno-theology.” The author’s PhD research proposal was approved in December 2022. The author’s research focuses on the subject matter of this paper (TTheo). The author also looks forward to leading a deeper conversation among scholars.

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“…Discoveries of new opportunities such as entrepreneurial discoveries leading to clusters can be viewed to some extent as self-organising systems. The cluster life cycle literature explains how clusters emerge from the micro level to the macro level (Menzel and Fornahl, 2010, Isaksen, 2011, Fornahl and Hassink, 2017. Here, pre-existing diffused and fragmented knowledge present in the economic landscape are integrated.…”

Section: Complex Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%