Gaziulusoy, IBoyle, CMcDowall, R2012-04-112012-04-112008-122008-123rd International Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science, Auckland, New Zealand, 2008-12-09 - 2008-12-12https://hdl.handle.net/10292/3698Due to the complexity embedded in the socio-technical system and associated long planning periods, system innovation has become a research topic to remain mainly in the science and technology policies area and not much effort has been put into investigating the means of involving companies and product development teams in planning for system innovation. This paper presents results of ongoing research which proposes to develop a scenario method to help companies and product development teams in planning for system innovation. This paper presents the criteria which need to be met by the scenario method. Firstly, a brief overview of the theory around system innovation is given. This is followed by a critical analysis of dynamics and levels of innovation to set a background for criteria development. Then, a discussion clarifying the relevance of companies and product development teams to system innovation is provided prior to criteria development. Following this discussion, five criteria which must be met by the scenario method being developed are identified.USB Memory Stick and OnlineThe Sustainability Society allows you to use the electronic information provided on this web site free of charge. The Sustainability Society retains copyright over all electronic information where no author is listed or where one or more authors are listed but are acting in their capacity as representatives of The Sustainability Society, for example the Secretary or Chairperson of The Sustainability Society. In cases where electronic information is authored by one or more named parties who do not represent The Sustainability Society, these parties retain copyright over their own work and grant The Sustainability Society a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to make their work available online. All electronic information provided on this web site is intended for your own personal use and you may not distribute it without the permission of the respective author(s).Socio-technical systemSystem innovationSustainable designBusiness sustainabilitySustainable technology developmentConference ContributionOpenAccess