Dr. Peter E. Harland

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Mr Dr. Peter E. Harland

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Dr. Peter E. Harland has been an external lecturer at the Chair of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (LEI) at TUD since 2020 and was Endowed Junior Professor for Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship and head of the Master program Project Management at IHI Zittau of TU Dresden from 2010 to 2016. 

Dr. Harland studied industrial engineering with a technical specialization in electrical engineering at the TU Darmstadt. He then completed his doctorate under Prof. Dr. Günter Specht in the field of innovation management as part of an industry-funded project, after which he was a postdoc at the TU Munich. Dr. Harland has been awarded numerous lectureships at the TU Dresden, TU Darmstadt, the TU Munich, the TU Liberec and the BA Mosbach. He works as an independent management consultant in the field of innovation and project management for more than 20 years and was Senior Manager Innovation Management and team leader in the corporate center strategy of the Jenoptik AG from 2016-2021.

Research Interests:

  • Innovation management
  • Portfolio/Program/Project management
  • Product management, strategies for product platforms, sustainability in product development, open innovation, digital business models
Teaching at TUD:
  • Seminar Technologie & Gründung - [WS 2020/21, WS 2021/22]
  • Planning and control of corporate innovations (Gastvorlesung in der Lehrveranstaltung Innovation and Product Management von Prof. Schefczyk) – [SS 2020, SS 2021, SS 2022]
  • Lecture Innovationsmanagement [WS 15/16, WS 14/15, WS 13/14, WS 12/13, WS 11/12, WS 10/11]
  • Case study exercise Innovationsmanagement [WS 16/17, WS 15/16, WS 14/15, WS 13/14, WS 12/13, WS 11/12, WS 10/11]
  • Lecture Projektcontrolling [WS 15/16, SS 2015]
  • Lecture Wissensmanagement für Projektmanager [WS 15/16, WS 14/15, WS 14/15, WS 13/14]
  • Lecture Markt- und Technikforschung [SS 2015, SS 2014, SS 2013, SS 2012, SS 2011, SS 2010]
  • Project Workshop Innovations- und Projektmanagement [SS 2015, SS 2014, SS 2013, SS 2012, SS 2010]
  • as well as various doctoral seminars

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Harland, Peter E. (2002): Kooperationsmanagement – Der Aufbau von Kooperationskompetenz für das Innovationsmanagement, Dissertation, Fischbachtal 2002.

Harland, Peter E. / Schwarz-Geschka, M. (2010): Immer eine Idee voraus – Wie innovative Unternehmen Kreativität systematisch nutzen, Fischbachtal 2010. Mit Beiträgen u.a. von Abetti, Prof. Pier A. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA); Anderl, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reiner (TU Darmstadt); Boltze, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred (TU Darmstadt); Buijs, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jan (Delft University of Technology); Buxmann, Prof. Dr. Peter (TU Darmstadt); de Brentani, Prof. Dr. Ulrike (Concordia University, Montreal, Canada); Di Benedetto, Prof. Anthony (Temple University, Philadelphia, USA); Gassmann, Prof. Dr. Oliver (Universität St. Gallen); Gemünden, Prof. Dr. rer. oec. habil. Hans Georg (TU Berlin); Herstatt, Prof. Dr. Cornelius (TU Hamburg-Harburg); Holt, Prof. Knut (Norwegian University of Science and Technology); Isaksen, Prof. Dr. Scott (Norwegian School of Management); Kleinschmidt, Prof. Elko J. Ph.D. (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada); Kollmann, Prof. Dr. Tobias (Universität Duisburg-Essen); Kratzer, Prof. Dr. Jan (TU Berlin); Müller-Merbach, Prof. Dr. Heiner (TU Kaiserslautern); Möhrle, Prof. Dr. Martin G. (Universität Bremen); Parnes, Prof. Dr. (State University College at Buffalo, USA); Pfohl, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Christian (TU Darmstadt); Piller, Prof. Frank (RWTH Aachen); Rickards, Prof. Tudor (Manchester Business School, UK); Salomo, Prof. Dr. Søren (Danish Technical University, Copenhagen); Smulders, Prof. Dr. Frido (Delft University of Technology); Specht, Prof. Dr. Günter (TU Darmstadt).

Amelingmeyer, Jenny / Harland, Peter E. (2005): Technologiemanagement & Marketing – Herausforderungen eines Integrierten Innovationsmanagements, Wiesbaden 2005. Mit Beiträgen u.a. von Backhaus, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Klaus (Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster); Balderjahn, Prof. Dr. Ingo (Universität Potsdam); Birkhofer, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Herbert (TU Darmstadt); Boltze, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred (TU Darmstadt); Brockhoff, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Klaus (WHU); Bürgel, Prof. Dr. Hans Dietmar (Universität Stuttgart); Domschke, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang (TU Darmstadt); dos Santos, Prof. Dr. J. Amaro (Universität Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brasilien); Engelhardt, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. em. Werner H. (Ruhr-Universität Bochum); Fischer, Prof. Dr. Joachim (Universität Paderborn); Freiling, Prof. Dr. Jörg (Universität Bremen); Fritz, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang (TU Braunschweig); Gemünden, Prof. Dr. Hans Georg (TU Berlin); Gerpott, Prof. Dr. Torsten J. (Universität Duisburg-Essen); Geschka, Prof. Dr. Horst (TU Darmstadt); Hauschildt, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel); Küpper, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Ulrich (Universität München); Möhringer, Prof. Dr. Simon (Berufsakademie Mosbach); Möhrle, Prof. Dr. Martin G. (Universität Bremen); Pfohl, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Christian (TU Darmstadt); Raffée, Prof. Dr. Hans (Universität Mannheim); Salomo, Prof. Dr. Sören (Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz); Schneider, Prof. Dr. Uwe H. (TU Darmstadt); Schröder, Prof. Dr. Hans-Horst (RWTH Aachen); Seibert, Prof. Dr. Siegfried (Fachhochschule Darmstadt); Voeth, Prof. Dr. Markus (Universität Hohenheim); Wörner, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johann-Dietrich (TU Darmstadt).

Scientific Articles

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir / Laudien, Sven (2018): Product platforms as a lever of competitive advantage on a company-wide level: a resource management perspective; Review of Managerial Science, OPEN ACCESS: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11846-018-0289-9.

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir / Yörür, Haluk (2018): Risk Management in Product Platform Development Projects; International Journal of Product Development, 2018 Vol.22 No.6, pp. 441 – 463.

Harland, Peter E. / Yörür, Haluk (2015): Decisions in Product Platform Development Projects, in: International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management Vol 12, Issue 1.

Harland, Peter E. / Nienaber, Ann-Marie (2014): Solving the Matchmaking Dilemma between Companies and External Idea Contributors – Idea Trust Centres as Mediators Help to Increase Mutual Benefit, in: Technology Analysis & Strategy Management Vol 26, Issue 6.

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir (2014): Effects of Product Platform Development: Fostering Lean Product Development and Production, in: International Journal of Product Development Vol. 19, Issue 5-6, OPEN ACCESS: https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1504/IJPD.2014.064881.

Harland, Peter E. (2011): Kostenlose Leistungen im Internetzeitalter, in: Unternehmensethik im digitalen Informationszeitalter, Folge 20 (2011), S. 49-63.

Gerstlberger, Wolfgang / Kreuzkamp, Michael / Harland, Peter E. / Altholz, Vitali (2011): Implementation of MaRisk and Sustainability Aspects of Innovation: The relevance of a certified management system for the implementation of MaRisk, taking into account sustainability aspects of innovation, in: Economic and Environmental Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (16/2010), 357-378, Dec. 2010, ISSN paper version 1642-2597, ISSN electronic version 2081-8319.

Conference Articles

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Abul Hasnat Md Zakir (2014): Dealing with Uncertainties in Product Platform Projects, 20th International ICE Conference & IEEE TMC Conference 2014.

Harland, Peter E. / Nienaber, Ann-Marie (2014): Success or Failure? An Experimental Investigation concerning the Idea Contributor’s Acceptance of the Matchmaking Process due to Companies’ Terms and Conditions, PICMET'14, Kanazawa/Japan.

Harland, Peter E. / Wüst, Sabine / Dedehayir, Ozgur (2014): Innovation Processes in Business Ecosystems: Creating a common understanding by requirements, PICMET'14, Kanazawa/Japan.

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir (2013): The Characteristics of Product Platform Development Projects, Liberec Economic Forum 2013.

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir / Laudien, Sven (2013): Understanding the Nature of Product Platforms: A Resource-based Perspective, ICE / IEEE International Technology Management Conference 2013.

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir (2013): Managing risks in product platform projects, IPDMC 2013.

Harland, Peter E. / Nienaber, Ann-Marie (2013): Solving the Prisoner Dilemma Between Companies and External Idea Originators: Idea Trust Centers as Mediators Help to Increase the Mutual Benefit, IAMOT 2013.

Harland, Peter E. / Yörür, Haluk (2012): Pre-Selection of Flexible Platform Concepts in the Front-End, in the proceedings of PDMA's 2012 Annual Research Forum, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Harland, Peter E. / Klein, Rüdiger (2012): The Heavyweight Product Manager in New Product Development – a Vacancy-Level Analysis, in the proceedings of PDMA's 2012 Annual Research Forum, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Klein, Rüdiger/ Harland, Peter E. (2012): Productization – The Transition from Services to Product Service Systems, in the proceedings of SMS 32nd Annual International Conference in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.

Harland, Peter E. / Klein, Rüdiger (2012): R&D Organizations’ Efforts in Market Orientation – Evidence from Job Requirements, in the proceedings of R&D Management Conference 2012, Grenoble, France.

dos Santos, José Amaro / Harland, Peter E. (2012): Customer Satisfaction as a Quantifiable Criterion for the Product Improvement Process, in the proceedings of 18th International ICE Conference, München, Germany.

Harland, Peter E. / Uddin, Zakir (2012): Product Platform Effects: A Literature-based Content Analysis, in the proceedings of 18th International ICE Conference, München, Germany.

Harland, Peter E. / Wüst, Sabine (2012): Strategic, Brand and Platform Requirements for an Interactive Innovation Process in Business Ecosystems, in the proceedings of 18th International ICE Conference, München, Germany.

Harland, Peter E. / Klein, Rüdiger (2011): Platform Strategies as a Lever for Transforming SMEs from single-customer-driven Product Development and Manufacturing Services towards market-driven Products, in the proceedings of 20st International Conference on Management of Technology (IAMOT 2011), Miami, USA.

Harland, Peter E. / Klein, Rüdiger (2011): Product Management’s Responsibilities – A Snapshot of Industry Expectations, in the proceedings of PDMA's 2011 Annual Research Forum, Phoenix, USA.

Harland, Peter E. / Yörür, Haluk (2011): Platform Variants Funnel: A Flexible Decision Framework Allowing Technical Uncertainty and Step-by-Step Customer Integration, in proceedings of EUROMOT 2011, Tampere, Finland.

Harland, Peter E. / Holzweissig, K. (2010): Open Development of Formal New Product Development Processes: Finding the Optimal Mix of Decentrality, Process Formality and Frequency of Change, presented at the IAMOT Conference, Kairo (Ägypten) .

Kobe, Carmen / Harland, Peter E. / Meier, Markus (2004): Towards an Innovation Capability Assessment Taking into Account the Type of Innovation, Konferenzbeitrag IAMOT 2004, Washington 03.-07.04.04.

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