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It has been a big year in innovation, and in innovation management systems, as well.  A couple obvious phenomena popped up and deserve to be noted.  Perhaps, it will give others food for thought as they close out the year and get ready for 2013.  Here are some trends I’ve picked up by talking to those responsible for innovation at large organizations over this past year.

1.    The short term challenge.  Although there is a general acceptance of social networks to serve as the technology backbone supporting innovation (with strong idea management attributes), short burst challenges to collect ideas on a given topic are in more demand.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Front End of Innovation Blog: The Top 4 Most Significant Trends: 2012 The Year in Innovation