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The virtues of innovation are under attack. We must fight back.
Innovation has shaped prosperity and progress, yet its virtues are increasingly threatened by political opportunism and corporate betrayal. How can governments, firms, and individuals protect innovation’s role as a force for good? This Insight from Professor Mark Dodgson shows the way

Dr John H Howard
May 16 min read
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Changing Policy Mindsets 2: What's in a Name? The Role of Definitions in Australia's R&D and Innovation Policy
Rajesh Gopalakrishnan Nair 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.' - Romeo and Juliet,...

Dr John H Howard
Mar 187 min read
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Changing Policy Mindsets 1: The Critical Differences between the Science of R&D and the Practice of Innovation Management
This is the first of a series on what makes good public policy. Further Insights will be published weekly on Tuesdays. Other Innovation...

Dr John H Howard
Mar 1111 min read
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Can the Strategic Examination of R&D Solve 2025's Innovation Challenges
Australia has research excellence—now it's time to strengthen innovation ecosystems, financing, and pathways to adoption, application & use.

Dr John H Howard
Feb 258 min read
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Beyond Start-ups: Thinking About Australia’s Technology Policy for Lasting Innovation
Australia’s innovation policy needs a paradigm shift. There must be a framework to support sustainable growth across all growth businesses

Dr John H Howard
Feb 47 min read
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Strategic Patience or Root and Branch Reform: What Will Shape Australia's Research Future?
The Universities Accord Report pushed for 'root and branch' reform of the R&D system. But could strategic patience be more transformative?

Dr John H Howard
Jan 145 min read
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Breaking the Cycle: Why reviews of R&D in Australia fail
The history of reviews of research and innovation in Australia follows a predictable and disheartening cycle

Dr John H Howard
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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