Lawrence Green

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Lawrence Green

Senior Lecturer

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Biography

Lawrence has worked in academia for almost 25 years and has held roles at University of Manchester, Oxford University, Manchester Business School, Central St Martins College of Art and Design, and Birmingham City University.  He is an active researcher and recently returned to Manchester (Metropolitan University) from Birmingham where he held the posts of Director of Research: Art and Design and acting Associate Dean: Research and Innovation.  Alongside publishing more than 70 reports, papers and articles, Lawrence has been involved in the design, leadership and delivery of 25 major funded research projects (with a combined income in excess of £15m) for clients including UK Research Councils, the UK Treasury, the European Commission, Innovate UK, British Council and Nesta.  An active doctoral supervisor, examiner and reviewer, Lawrence has guided 15 candidates to successful defence of their thesis.  He was Site Director for the AHRC M3C Doctoral Training Partnership and is a reviewer for the R&D Management Association’s doctoral support programme.  Lawrence’s core areas of research include innovation, creativity and strategy.  In addition to his academic work, Lawrence is active in music-based creative practice with interests in arrangement, production and performance.

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Research outputs

  • Chapters in books

    Green, L., Pyka, A., Schön, B. (2013) 'A life cycle-based taxonomy of innovation networks - With a focus on public-private collaboration.' Public-Private Innovation Networks in Services. Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 113-135.

    Green, L., Cox, D., Bitard, P. (2013) 'Innovation policy and design design as a tool for innovation.' Innovation Policy Challenges for the 21st Century. Routledge, pp. 268-288.

    Green, L., Cox, D., Bitard, P. (2013) 'Innovation Policy and Design: Design as a Tool for Innovation.' Innovation Policy Challenges for the 21st Century. pp. 268-288.

    Green, L., Cox, D., Bitard, P. (2012) 'Design as a Tool for Innovation.' In Cox, D., Cunningham, P., Rigby, J. (ed.) Innovation Policy Challenges for the 21st Century. Routledge,

    Green, L., Jones, B., Miles, I. (2012) 'Skills for Innovation.' In Cox, D., Cunningham, P., Rigby, J. (ed.) Innovation Policy Challenges for the 21st Century. Routledge,

    Miles, I., Green, L. (2010) 'Innovation and creative services.' The Handbook of Innovation and Services: A Multi-disciplinary Perspective. Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 178-196.

    Miles, I., Green, L. (2005) 'Applying IST to European Goals - Developing and Deploying Alternative Scenarios.' In Pascu, C., Filip, G. (ed.) Visions on the future of information society in an enlarged Europe. Bucharest: Romanian Academy,

    Miles, I., Green, L., Popper, R. (2005) 'From Sevilla to Success: IST Success Scenario and Policy Priorities.' In Compano, R., Pascu, C., Weber, M. (ed.) Challenges and Opportunities for IST Research in Europe. Bucharest: Romanian Academy,

  • Media

    Green, L., Leaver, D. (2011) Believe in Yourself: Bob Dylan at the Free Trade Hall 1966.

  • Reports

    Green, L., Oliver, D. (2011) Creative Learning Communities: Understanding Needs and Forging New Directions.

    Miles, I., Green, L. (2008) Hidden Innovation in the Creative Industries. NESTA.

    Green, L., Jones, B., Miles, I. (2007) Skills for Innovation.

    Green, L., Miles, I., Rutter, J. (2007) Hidden Innovation in the Creative Sectors.

    Compano, R., Pascu, C., Burgelman, J.C., Rader, M., Saracco, R., Spinelli, G., Dachs, B., Weber, M., Mahroum, S., Popper, R., Green, L., Miles, I. (2006) Foresight on Information Society Technologies for the European Research Area (FISTERA).

    Miles, I., Green, L., Nugroho, Y. (2006) The Future of R&D in Services: Implications for EU Research and Innovation Policy.

    Dixon, M., Green, L., Miles, I. (2006) Thinking Ahead on E-Skills for the ICT Industry in Europe: Harnessing Our Strengths and Diversity for the World Stage.

    Collins, I., Casey, T., Green, L., Vonortas, N., Allinson, R. (2005) Using Logic Models - Summary (Final) Report IST Monitoring Project (Commission Contract No 29000).

    Schedl, H., Bounfour, A., Butler, J., Green, L., Iwadare, Y., Kussi, O., Meyer, M., Sulzle, K. (2005) Statistical Indicators for the Information Society: Measuring Forms, Content Strategy and Impacts of B2B E-Commerce - Final Report from the B2B Metrics Project (IST-2001-32193).

    Miles, I., Green, L., Popper, R. (2004) Scenario Methodology for IST Foresight in the European Research Area report for FISTERA project.

    Green, L., Miles, I., Popper, R. (2004) Locating the Personal Report of a Pinpoint Faraday Workshop Exploring the Social and Technological Opportunities and Challenges of Emerging Personal Location Systems.

    Rader, M., Boehle, K., Saracco, R., Spinelli, G., Dachs, B., Weber, M., Mahroum, S., Miles, I., Popper, R., Green, L. (2004) Key Factors Driving the Future Information Society in the European Research Area: Synthesis Report on the FISTERA Thematic Network Study.

    Popper, R., Miles, I., Green, L., Flanagan, K. (2004) Overview of Selected European IST Scenario Reports.

    Flanagan, K., Green, L., Malik, K., Miles, I., Leitner, K.H., Dachs, B., Wagner, P., Weber, M. (2003) The Future of Manufacturing in Europe 2015-2020: The Challenge for Sustainability, Industrial Approaches - Final Report from the FuTMaN Proeject.

    Blind, K., Edler, J., Schmoch, U., Anderson, B., Green, L., Howells, J., Miles, I., Roberts, J., Evangelista, R., Hipp, C., Herstatt, C. (2003) Patents in the Service Industries - Final Report to EC DG Research.

    Miles, I., Barreto, G., Flanagan, K., Green, L., Jackson, S., James, A., Malik, K., May, G., Swann, G.M.P., Tether, B. (2003) Knowing How, Knowing Whom: A Study of the Links Between the Knowledge Intensive Services Sector and The Science Base Mimeo.

    Green, L., Malik, K., Leitner, K.H., Dachs, B., Wagner, P. (2002) Implications for Key Socio-Economic Drivers for the Future of Manufacturing - Background report for FuTMan Expert Workshops.

    Howells, J., Miles, I., Green, L. (2002) Services and Innovation: Dynamics of Service Innovation in the European Union - Annex G to the Report on Research and Development.

    Green, L., Tether, B., Tampobulon, G. (1999) What Would Constitute Success for the UK in Information Communication Technologies by 2005? A Background Report.

  • Journal articles

    Filiou, D., Tuselmann, H., Green, L. (2019) 'The role of frequent engagement in alliances in firm likelihood to patent: first wave alliances in UK bio-pharmaceuticals.' European Journal of Innovation Management, 23(5) pp. 919-938.

    Windrum, P., Frenken, K., Green, L. (2017) 'The importance of ergonomic design in product innovation. Lessons from the development of the portable computer.' Industrial and Corporate Change, 26(6) pp. 953-971.

    Bolton, S., Green, L., Kothari, B. (2017) 'Optimizing the Contribution of Design to Innovation Performance in Indian SMEs - What Roles for Culture, Tradition, Policy and Skills?.' South Asian Popular Culture, 14(3) pp. 199-217.

    Green, L., Cox, D., Borodako, K. (2015) 'Designs for life: new stakeholders and new spaces in the evolving services landscape.' FORESIGHT, 17(4)

    Green, L., Cox, D., Borodako, K. (2015) 'Service Innovation and Democratised Futures: A Design for Life.' foresight, 17(4)

    Bolton, S., Green, L. (2014) 'Maximising the Competitive Value of Product Design Innovation: Re-Framing and Re-Aligning the Business-Design Relationship.' Economía Creativa, 1(2)

    Green, L., Bolton, S. (2008) 'Into the light.' New Design, (64) pp. 26-29.

    Bolton, S., Green, L. (2008) 'Common ground.' New Design, (62) pp. 46-49.

    Green, L., Bolton, S. (2008) 'Into the Light.' New Design Journal, Septemberpp. 24-27.

    Bolton, S., Green, L. (2008) 'Common Ground.' New Design Journal, Julypp. 47-49.

    Green, L., Malik, K. (2007) 'Feeling for the future: Strategic responses to industrial, economic and technological change in the European instruments and sensors sector.' International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy, 3(3) pp. 277-296.

    Cunningham, P., Grant-Pearce, C., Green, L., Miles, I., Rigby, J., Uyarra, E. (2005) 'In Sickness, In Health and In Innovation: NHS Direct - A Health Sector Innovation Study.' Administration, 53(3) pp. 42-65.

  • Conference papers

    Green, L. (2017) 'Emerging Educational Trends in Digital and Innovative Entrepreneurship.' In Hellenic Expo Open-Up Final Forum. Thessaloniki,

    Green, L., Filiou, D., Tuselmann, H. (2017) 'The Role of Cumulative Alliance Experience and Frequent Engagement in Alliances in Firm Innovation.' In DRUID17. New York, US, 12/6/2017 - 14/6/2017.

    Leaver, D., Green, L. (2011) 'Not Fade Away (re) Modelling the Development of Cultural Tourism Industries - the Case of Buddy Holly.' In Sites of Popular Music Heritage Symposium. Liverpool University, Liverpool, UK, 1/8/2011 - 1/8/2011.

    Windrum, P., Green, L., Frenken, K. (2010) 'The Role of Design in Product Innovation: Design Frames and the Development of the Portable Computer.' In DRUID Conference. Imperial College Business School, London, 1/7/2010 - 1/7/2010.

    Green, L. (2009) 'Implementation and Embedding of Capacity Planning Processes: The Drive for Organisational Efficiency, Service Improvement and Cultural Change.' In RESER Conference. Budapest, Hungary, 1/9/2009 - 1/9/2009.

    Bolton, S., Green, L. (2009) 'With a Little Help From Our Friends: Reframing and Realigning Product Design.' In 16th International Product Development Management Conference. Twente, Netherlands, 1/6/2009 - 1/6/2009.

    Bolton, S., Green, L. (2009) 'Managing Design in Chinese SMEs: The Half Step Innovation Process.' In Tsingjua International Design Management Symposium. Tsinghua, Hong Kong, 1/4/2009 - 1/4/2009.

    Tether, B., Green, L., Mina, A. (2008) 'Riders of the Storm: Versatile Capabilities and Survival Strategies in the UK Industrial Design Consulting Sector.' In DRUID Summer Conference. Denmark, 1/6/2008 - 1/6/2008.

    Bolton, S., Green, L. (2007) 'Getting Design off the Substitutes Bench.' In International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference (IASDR). Hong Kong, 1/11/2007 - 1/11/2007.

    Compano, R., Pascu, C., Burgelman, J.C., Rader, M., Boehle, K., Saracco, R., Spinelli, G., Dachs, B., Weber, M., Mahroum, S., Green, L., Miles, I., Popper, R. (2006) 'Key Factors Driving the Future Information Society in the European Research Area.' Bucharest: Romanian Academy,

  • Scholarly editions

    Rubalcaba, L., Di Meglio, G., Gallouj, F., Pyka, A., Windrum, P., Green, L., Sundbo, J., Weber, M., Dachs, B. (2011) ServPPIN: a review of scientific findings.

  • Other

    Green, L. (2004) Commission of Health Improvement Report on Healthcare Delivery Initiative: NHS Direct - A Victim of its Own Success?.