Business Innovation

As an innovator in a large company working hard to drive growth and deliver products consumers love, your size is an advantage—one that you can leverage for incredible results. But when it comes to innovation, you can’t rely on big-company strength alone. Between your company’s capabilities and the entrepreneurial ethos underscoring every successful startup lies the sweet spot for disruptive innovation, and the key to unlocking exponential growth.

Based on years of solid neuroscience, quantum mechanics, complex systems theory, social science and leadership research, The New Science of Radical Innovation: The Six Competencies Leaders Need to Win in a Complex World demonstrates the ins and outs of the leadership competencies you need to jump-start and sustain radical innovation in your organization, leading to success and the results you want.

Innovation is the subject of countless books and courses, but there's very little out there about how you actually innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not one and the same, although aspiring innovators often think of them that way. They are told to get an idea and a team and to build a show-and-tell for potential investors. In Innovating, Luis Perez-Breva describes another approach.

Entrepreneurship and Business Development in 100 Minutes In sprint with fun to the point for all Long distance for all is out! Our time is characterised by speed, speediness and breathtaking progress. In-depth knowledge is increasingly reserved for specialists. The number of complex texts on the subject of entrepreneurship and business development is overwhelming. This book is different: with 100 pages, it is condensed to the point and written in an extremely accessible way. It is aimed at interested young people, students of all fields of study, people in practice, entrepreneurs and anyone...

Step into a world where technology speaks for itself with Artificially Intelligent: The AI-Powered Podcast Transcripts. This captivating collection offers you an exclusive look into the cutting-edge conversations generated entirely by artificial intelligence. Each transcript captures thought-provoking dialogues on emerging tech trends, the ethical dilemmas of our digital age, and bold predictions for the future—all delivered with a unique blend of wit, insight, and futuristic charm. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious thinker, or simply eager to explore the interplay between human...

Google was the coolest thing out of California since the skateboard was invented there in the 1950s as they took a bunch of disorganized web pages that made up the Internet and organized with their PageRank algorithm. It's actually a straightforward idea, but it worked and changed how people have engaged with the Internet since 1998. The Internet moves fast, and Google has been transformative in its deployment of Android, cloud services, and much more since its inception, but they aren't the fastest horse in the race any longer. The US DOJ is right to consider breaking Google up as they ...

RE:Think Innovation makes coming up with great ideas everybody’s business. People think innovation isn’t sustainable, so they make it much harder than it has to be. Experts portray it as confusing and complicated, so they can charge big fees. Executives make it intimidating and complex, so they appear smarter and important. Traditional innovators imply you need a special degree or training to know how to do it right. RE:Think Innovation answers the question of how to tie individual competence with innovation techniques to direct corporate outcomes.

Harnessing AI Agents for Business Success is your definitive guide to thriving in the age of intelligent innovation. As artificial intelligence transforms industries, workplaces, and markets, this insightful book by Marc Stanford equips entrepreneurs, developers, executives, and change-makers with the tools and vision needed to stay ahead. From the foundational pillars of AI and machine learning to real-world case studies and practical tutorials, Harnessing AI Agents explores how SMART agents can streamline operations, drive innovation, and unlock unprecedented business value. You’ll ...

Transform your hospitality business for a sustainable future with this practical guide. Learn how green technologies like induction cooking and AI-driven energy management can reduce costs and environmental impact Discover real-world case studies of hotels, resorts and restaurants implementing innovative sustainability measures Gain insights into eco-certifications like LEED and EcoChef that attract eco-conscious consumers Understand the national and global policy landscapes driving sustainability in hospitality Get tips for overcoming challenges in transitioning to green operations, from ...

Are you navigating the challenges of building an inclusive workplace? Do you struggle with gaining leadership buy-in, addressing cultural resistance, or leveraging diverse talents to drive innovation? You’re not alone but closer to the solution than you think. Modern Workplace Diversity is your essential guide to overcoming the hurdles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Packed with actionable insights, this book offers practical tools to help you create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

Four questions drive innovation success. You'll find them in the Value Proposition Matrix. Like the corners of a foundation, starting with four fundamental questions will put your new venture on solid footing. The Value Proposition Matrix explains how to use these questions to sharpen any business idea - be it a new product, service, or model - and chart an efficient path forward. This simple innovation methodology has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and students, and inspired some of the most respected organizations in the world, including Fortune 500 companies, major hospital systems, ...

In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you—and your organization—unstuck. You'll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker.

How much of innovation is inspiration, and how much is hard work? The answer lies somewhere in the middle, says management thinker Peter Drucker. In this HBR classic from 1985, he argues that innovation is real work that can and should be managed like any other corporate function. Success is more likely to result from the systematic pursuit of opportunities than from a flash of genius. Indeed, most innovative business ideas arise through the methodical analysis of seven areas of opportunity.

That’s exactly the premise that CEO of JMARK Business Solutions Inc., Thomas H. Douglas, explores in Adapt or Die—a long-awaited book that examines the extreme challenges, shifts, demands, and vast opportunities for today’s American businesses. Told through the story of one bold company (People First IT), Adapt or Die takes listeners through the unparalleled business system known as The Algorithm of Success that has the potential to inspire, ignite, and affect change for all aspects of an organization.

Discover the Essence of Innovation and Success with "Entrepreneurial Wisdom" Unlock the secrets of building a thriving business with "Entrepreneurial Wisdom," your comprehensive guide to navigating the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship. From the foundations of crafting a resilient business mindset to the intricate processes of expanding into global markets, this eBook encapsulates the crucial facets of modern entrepreneurship. Chapter by chapter, this guide will lead you through the intricate maze of opportunities and challenges that today's entrepreneurs face. Delve into the ...

In this book, Eric von Hippel, author of the influential Democratizing Innovation, integrates new theory and research findings into the framework of a "free innovation paradigm." Free innovation, as he defines it, involves innovations developed by consumers who are self-rewarded for their efforts, and who give their designs away "for free." It is an inherently simple grassroots innovation process, unencumbered by compensated transactions and intellectual property rights.

So how do we move the future from the distant horizon to the present day? We need Intellectual Anarchy. The accelerating challenges facing our planet—such as climate change, food scarcity, sustainable energy, overpopulation, nuclear proliferation, income inequality, and rising healthcare costs—are solvable. The question is not if, but when. All these challenges directly impact our lives and our unwritten future. They have enormous economic consequences for humans and society. They also provide incredible opportunities for investors and innovators.

Paul Falcone, author of 101 Sample Write Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems and renowned HR and leadership expert, breaks down the best practices for progressive employee discipline and structured terminations into easy-to-understand steps that will help you avoid common legal and ethical pitfalls.

In this practical guide for entrepreneurs, we help you move from running in circles to grabbing hold of your dreams by focusing on your goals and utilizing your skills and passion. We put each topic into a section broken down into an individual subject, real-life examples, and questions that make you think. Learning is a process; this is your guide to move you in the right direction for starting the business. Many books are theory-driven but need to be more practical. Our focus is to have a hands-on approach to presenting topics and give you exercises to look within yourself for the answers...

"Global Reach: Building a Successful B2B Business" is an essential guide for entrepreneurs and business leaders aiming to expand their operations into the international market, with a special focus on businesses based in France. This comprehensive book navigates through the complexities of establishing and growing a Business-to-Business (B2B) company on a global scale, offering a wealth of practical insights, strategies, and actionable steps. Beginning with a detailed outline of the global B2B landscape, the book delves into the advantages of starting a B2B enterprise in France, ...