New Innovations

According to the World Economic Forum, eight out of ten companies rank growth outside their existing business model as a top-five priority. Yet, generating new growth remains a challenge: 29 out of 30 attempts to create a new $50 million business fail. "NOW AND NEW" presents a solution. To succeed, companies must build a bridge connecting current operations with future opportunities and master four learnable skills. Developed with insights from over 100 corporate practitioners and academic experts, the Lean Scaleup framework has been validated through many real-life projects, proving its ...

Does AI feel too complex to understand? Are you overwhelmed by jargon or worried about being left behind? If so, this audiobook is for you. With clear, practical guidance, Artificial Intelligence for Beginners makes AI accessible for everyone. Whether you’re a non-tech professional or a lifelong learner, this audiobook demystifies AI without overwhelming you. Learn how AI can enhance your capabilities, streamline your life, and open up new opportunities.

In recent years, dreams about our technological future have soured as digital platforms have undermined privacy, eroded labor rights, and weakened democratic discourse. In light of the negative consequences of innovation, some blame harmful algorithms or greedy CEOs. Behind the Startup focuses instead on the role of capital and the influence of financiers. Drawing on nineteen months of participant-observation research inside a successful Silicon Valley startup, this book examines how the company was organized to meet the needs of the venture capital investors who funded it.

Shortly after the emergence of genetic engineering in the 1970s, academic biologists were courted by venture capitalists and multinational companies. Researchers who understood the new biology of the time went from being merely curious about how the natural world functioned to realizing that they could profit from their newfound recognition. As they were inventing all sorts of newfangled organisms, biologists became acquainted with intellectual property.

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, ...

A true game-changing book, filled with proven tools to inspire you and provide a clear path to a better future for your organization. Respect the Weeds offers a holistic, yet pragmatic roadmap for digital transformation, designed to provide you with the insights you need to get out of your comfort zone and make the hard decisions required to drive your business model forward. In this book you will find: • A new perspective on undaunted leadership principles, from conveying humility and authenticity, to building trust, creativity, and positivity • A navigation tool for applying these ...

INTRODUCTION: The topic and title of this book were first introduced and selected by the Hon. Commissioner of Digital Economy and Innovations, Taraba State, Nigeria, at the maiden Taraba State Digital for Circular Economy Summit, 2023. And by Divine coincidence, I was chosen to be the guest speaker for the three-day conference, which was slated for December 12th to 14th, 2023. “NAVIGATING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATIONS AND TRANSFORMATION," as a the theme for the summit, as it was being organized by the Ministry of Economy and in partnership with the NATURE-BASED SCIENCE ...

Behold! a new dawn and a new era for our world is here. We are about to discover and enter the heart beat of the world. The world is currently in a transition from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the present and most current Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And this global transition and agenda, as the heart beat and standing order for the world as championed by the United Nations (UN) is supposed to be the focus of all Nations of the world for the benefit of all humanity. And as it was agreed by the heads of state and government of all the UN member states at the ...

In today’s frenetic, uncertain world, the “same old, same old” routines are perfect ways to go nowhere fast. What has worked for you before - professionally or personally - no longer gets results. Whether you’ve been downsized, reached the end of a long relationship, or found yourself questioning where you are in life, it’s clear you need to change. To innovate. Make it new. Make yourself new. Now, in this invaluable audiobook, the world-renowned “Dean of Innovation”, Jeff DeGraff, shares his tried-and-true techniques on how to reinvent yourself.

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...

Now, Learning-Working and earning has been made easy than before. As a matter of facts, no one living in our world today should have any excuse for being idle, unemployed or uneducated and poor. Why! Because, the world now being a global village in the New Normal in this new era has placed these unlimited opportunities at your finger tips. And as it has been observed many years ago, “For a fellow to live in poverty when right in his door step is gold, it indicates an unintelligent approach to life.”

Are you ready to transform the old into astonishingly new? "Reclaimed Futures" is not just a book; it's a manifesto for a greener and more creative world which bridges the gap between sustainability and innovative design. In "Reclaimed Futures," you will embark on a mesmerizing journey through the dynamic world of upcycling, exploring how discarded materials can be given a second life that's even more vibrant than their first. You'll delve into the roots of the upcycling movement, where a rich history intertwines with modern pioneering spirit, and discover how each of us can play a vital ...

Companies stumble when they imagine that innovation is mostly about ideas. The reality is that ideas are only beginnings. Indeed, even a company with the world’s best idea still faces a devilish challenge: it must build the business of tomorrow without endangering the business of today. Beyond the Idea is an essential book for any business that recognizes that innovation always has been, and always will be, the key to long term growth and vitality.

In The Smartest Places on Earth, van Agtmael and Bakker present a truly hopeful and inspiring investigation into the emerging sources of a new era of competitiveness for America and Europe that are coming from unlikely places - those cities and areas once known as "rustbelts" that have, from an economic perspective, been written off.

**Unveil the Thrilling World of High-Tech Tomorrow with "Silicon Horizon"** Step into the technological odyssey that is shaping our future! "Silicon Horizon" takes you on a gripping journey through the microscopic marvels and monumental leaps in the world of transistors and semiconductor technologies. Propel your understanding into a new era where electronics are not just part of life but are paving the way for an advanced civilization. Dive into this masterful exploration that begins with the bedrock of modern electronics, unraveling the **History and Evolution of the Transistor**. Witness...

Unlike most academic books that merely define research, The Refractive Thinker® series offers unique application of effective business practices from the perspective of multiple authors – each offering a chapter based on their scholarly expertise. The Refractive Thinker® series provides doctoral scholars with a collaborative opportunity to promote and publish their work in an award winning peer-reviewed publication, which meets the university standard. Our goal is to provide an affordable outlet for scholars that supports the tremendous need for dynamic dialogue and innovation while ...

Dive into the serene world of water gardens and ride the wave of innovation with the groundbreaking guide, "Fluid Eden"! Have you ever been mesmerized by the graceful dance of koi in a pond or been calmed by the gentle trickle of a backyard fountain? Imagine cultivating that tranquil corner of paradise, right in your own space. "Fluid Eden" is not just a book, it's a voyage into the heart of modern aquatic landscapes, promising to transform the way you think about, design, and maintain water gardens. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of knowledge that seamlessly intertwines the ...

Small changes can deliver big new product results. Are new products taking too long to develop and failing to deliver the bottom-line impact you need? Now you can accelerate your growth by identifying your innovation bottleneck - just one of the powerful new product development strategies revealed in Simplifying Innovation. As the story in this provocative business audiobook unfolds, you'll discover the first-ever approach to new product growth based on the Theory of Constraints.

The Maker Movement is where all the next great inventions and innovations are happening - and you can play a part in it. The Maker Movement Manifesto takes you deep into the movement. Hatch describes the remarkable technologies and tools now accessible to you and shares stories of how ordinary people have devised extraordinary products, giving rise to successful new business ventures. He explains how economic upheavals are paving the way for individuals to create, innovate, make a fortune - with nothing more than their own creativity and some hard work.

Essential reading for any executive, Into the Metaverse, will reshape how you think about the internet and its place for those who want to lead successful businesses, today and into the future. If the internet was first used to connect us to information, and then developed into a social media forum to connect people, then Web3, which connects people, places and things, will help enable the successor state to today’s mobile internet - the Metaverse. It will bring together and merge our physical and digital lives and Metaverse will shake things up even more.