Enovale ― How to Unlock Sustained Innovation Project Success

This book provides a strategy for implementing innovation projects following the ENOVALE methodologies: envision the need, nominate, objectify, validate, align and adapt, link, and execute. The authors explain what the strategy means in terms of innovation and demonstrate its transformative power for products, processes, and services. They also provide a step-by-step process for initiating and conducting an innovation project. The book includes business examples, templates, tools, and strategies for each of the "means" of innovation.

Dr. Greg McLaughlin is Sr. Vice President, Research and Development at Global Targeting. Greg brings a broad set of research and practical expertise on innovation strategy, deployment and lasting success. As an analyst, researcher and technology executive Greg helped design and develop innovative products, processes and systems. His career has enabled him to work on such critical projects as digital photography, new consumer products, high-tech aircraft materials and design, redesigned medical devices and software development. He held executive positions at Reynolds Metals Company, Inthesis, Inc. and ADT Security Systems. Greg has international business advisory and instructional experiences.

His educational achievements include a Doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Science degree in Statistics from the Florida State University and an undergraduate degree in Meteorology from the Florida State University. Greg was Director of Doctoral Research at Nova Southeastern University. In 2009, Greg was instrumental in creating an innovative dissertation and courseroom process for the Doctor of Business Administration program at Capella University enabling learners to graduate in 12 quarters.

Dr. McLaughlin is one of only a few Senior Master Black Belts in Six Sigma, having consulted in this discipline for 15 years. His guidance on projects resulted in $300 million dollars of savings, new products, and improved processes. He remains active in the American Society for Quality, the American Statistical Association and International Association for Outsourcing Professionals. He has authored numerous publications and training manuals including the book, Total Quality in Research and Development.

Dr. Ervin L. "Vinny" Caraballo is the President of Global Targeting. His focus is on helping companies expand and improve operations through business development strategy and global sourcing, applying innovation and leveraging resources on a global scale. He has advised clients in the USA, Singapore, Latin America, and India. He has developed his expertise and honed his skills through senior management positions for several global technology and consulting firms and involvement in entrepreneurial ventures. He is a US Army Aviation Officer.

His educational achievements include a Doctorate in International Business from Nova Southeastern University, an MBA from Webster University, a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, a BA from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, and he has completed Post-doctoral work in Computer Science at the University of Chicago. He is also a Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP), through the international Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). He serves as an Adjunct Professor in marketing and strategy for several universities in the USA and Latin America.

On the governance front, Vinny served as Chairman of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), the board of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Chicago Chapter, and the Advisory Board of the Kaleidoscope Group. Currently he serves on IAOP’s Training and Certification Committee, and the Innovation and Tools Committee. Fluent in Spanish, he also has an excellent grasp of Portuguese, and he remains active in Chicago’s Hispanic community.