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Key strategies for the successful involvement of customers in the co‐creation of new technology‐based services

Per Kristensson (Service Research Center, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden)
Jonas Matthing (Vinnova, Research and Innovation for Sustainable Growth, Stockholm, Sweden)
Niklas Johansson (Department of Information Systems, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden)

International Journal of Service Industry Management

ISSN: 0956-4233

Article publication date: 8 August 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim is to propose a conceptual framework consisting of research propositions concerning the key strategies required for the successful involvement of customers in the co‐creation of new technology‐based services.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology involves a single case study from which data are derived and analyzed using the grounded theory methodology of “constant comparative analysis.” User‐generated ideas for future mobile phone services are collected from four user involvement projects and analyzed at several workshops attended by senior managers from telecommunications firms.

Findings

Seven key strategies are identified as being essential for successful user involvement in new product development. Each strategy is described and illustrated in relation to existing theory and presented as a research proposition.

Research limitations/implications

The exploratory nature of the research means that the findings are tentative and need to be confirmed in other settings by other researchers, including quantitative large‐scale studies.

Practical implications

The results of the study provide management with guidelines for organizing successful user involvement projects with a market‐oriented approach.

Originality/value

Despite the increasing popularity of user involvement, little research has examined the conditions required for successful user involvement in new product development. This study makes an original contribution by proposing strategies critical for a successful outcome.

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Citation

Kristensson, P., Matthing, J. and Johansson, N. (2008), "Key strategies for the successful involvement of customers in the co‐creation of new technology‐based services", International Journal of Service Industry Management, Vol. 19 No. 4, pp. 474-491. https://doi.org/10.1108/09564230810891914

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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