Innovation Management

Is your company prepared for the Gen D future, or is it heading toward life support? A lot of companies across the globe are going to die over the next few years not because of macroeconomic stress but because there is an emerging generation that is radically changing the rules of customer engagement.

This brilliant audiobook explains and explores the essential terms and key concepts in the world of business, finance and company management. If you're perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable guide. Get to grips with how companies work from management to research and development, and sales and marketing to production and distribution.

Un livre audio culte dans le monde des entrepreneurs! En appliquant les grands principes du lean management au développement de nouveaux produits, Eric Ries a mis au point une méthode qui change radicalement la donne pour tous ceux qui souhaitent créer une entreprise ou développer un nouveau projet: le Lean Startup. Cette approche révolutionnaire permet en effet d'adapter constamment son offre mais aussi son entreprise aux évolutions du marché, en suivant le principe de l'innovation continue.

This is a study of the leadership challenges faced by those working to advance global educational opportunities. The book discusses how the dramatic expansion in educational opportunities which has taken place over the last century was the result of a global movement committed to advancing freedom and equality. This movement is now challenged by an emerging populist strand which will simultaneously challenge the institutions of democracy, public education and higher education. This context calls for more intentional efforts to cultivate leadership which can take the global education ...

The Art of Change Leadership represents a major milestone in the study of change leadership. An approachable yet thorough guide for leaders and team members that illustrates how to increase speed and agility during times of intense technological innovation and fast change, this resource focuses on the ways in which you, as an individual, can harness your unique abilities to lead cultural change and personal leadership in a positive and proactive way.

The Ways to New gives you a blueprint for innovation, helping you dig your organization out of the quicksand and get on the fast track to growth. Author Jean-Marie Dru is the originator of the disruption methodology, which he shares here; he is also an international authority on breaking the mold and leading the market, and this audiobook is his guide to making it happen. Too many companies are too slow with innovation. They lag behind, creating at a snail's pace, and thus miss out on any kind of organic growth.

Innovation brings Peter Ackroyd’s History of England to a triumphant close. Ackroyd takes listeners from the end of the Boer War and the accession of Edward VII to the end of the 20th century, when his great-granddaughter Elizabeth II had been on the throne for almost five decades.

Innovation Casino is a new playbook on how executives at large firms can grow digital revenue in the 2020s. Challenged with COVID-19 at the outset, the 2020s are also poised for higher taxes and higher borrowing costs. In this new decade, large corporates will need to change course from betting on big acquisitions (a strategy used by “players” in the innovation casino) to growing organically by creating new reasons for customers to pay a premium and stay loyal.

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.

In a world where safety easily becomes stagnation and risk is seen as a threat, Ben Swire's counterintuitive book, Safe Danger, offers a refreshing perspective on how playful creativity can balance those two forces to unlock personal and professional growth. Ask people what they want from life and you’ll hear: inspiring experiences, exciting work, meaningful relationships, and making a difference. But ask how they’re doing on that wish list, and you’ll likely find it’s still just that: a wish list.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on innovation in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Innovation is the process of putting ideas into action in order to add something of value to an organization. It separates companies from competitors, motivates employees to be more productive, and enhances creativity. This eBook is about innovation in organizations. It identifies the concept, discusses benefits and challenges, notes methods for improvement, and talks about the future. Workplace examples are used ...

In his instant self-help classic, the international bestseller How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, Michael J. Gelb identified seven aspects of da Vinci's genius that contemporary readers can emulate and apply in their own lives.

Embark on a journey to reimagine the cities of tomorrow with "Urban Phoenix," a groundbreaking eBook that unfolds the profound transformation of urban landscapes through the lens of resilience. As our world faces unparalleled environmental challenges and social dynamics, this comprehensive guide invites you to explore the intricate weave of solutions and strategies that can pave the way for sustainable, thriving communities. Witness the rebirth of cities as you delve into "The Emergence of Urban Resilience," where the foundational concepts are intricately explained, setting the stage for a ...

From Bridgewater Associates to Netflix, some of North America's largest companies admit to being heavily influenced by concepts from pro sports. So what do these companies know that others don't? The answer is simple: People innovation can be a competitive advantage. Through in-depth interviews and meticulous research, Where Others Won't dives deeper than ever before into professional sports from around the world to uncover over 50 easily implementable people strategies to help you win.

Embark on a transformative journey with "How to Get On with Improving Your Other Innovations: And Build Momentum," a comprehensive guide designed to elevate your existing projects to unprecedented heights. The book begins with a gripping story of an innovation that achieved remarkable success through relentless continuous improvement, setting the stage for powerful strategies and insights to follow.

Imagine a company where everyone loves to work, where employees feel not just "satisfied" but truly cared for, respected, and energized. Think of the impact this would have on recruitment, retention, customer satisfaction, innovation, and overall performance. Aron Ain, the award-winning CEO of Kronos, a global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions, believes that anything is possible when people are inspired.

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY ESSENTIALS: A CONCISE GUIDE AND PRIMER An indispensable guide for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts of technology strategy. The goal of this book is to provide a clear and concise overview of key frameworks and models that are essential for developing effective technology strategies, making it an ideal resource for students, entrepreneurs, and managers. Written in a crisp and easy-to-read format, the book covers a wide range of topics including the technology life cycle, innovation diffusion, disruptive innovation, open ...

When a company can get its best ideas to market faster, its leaders can be confident that their most important strategic decisions will be executed faithfully, and their visions for the company’s future will be realized. They are also able to be agile in response to market changes, pursue new opportunities, and achieve ambitious plans for growth.

Catalyze collaboration, drive innovation, transform your organization - with Boundary Spanning Leadership, you can put it all together! We live in a world of vast collaborative potential. Yet all too often, powerful boundaries create barriers that can splinter groups. And this can lead to uninspiring results. To transform borders into frontiers in today's global, multistakeholder organizations, you need Boundary Spanning Leadership.

Mind Tools for Managers helps new and experienced leaders develop the skills they need to be more effective in everything they do. It brings together the 100 most important leadership skills - as voted for by 15,000 managers and professionals worldwide - into a single volume, providing an easy-access solutions manual for people wanting to be the best manager they can be. Each chapter details a related group of skills, plus the tools you need to put ideas into practice.