{"product_id":"creativity-at-work-developing-the-right-practices-to-make-innovation-happen-hardback-9780787957254","title":"Creativity at Work; Developing the Right Practices to Make Innovation Happen (Hardback) 9780787957254","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCreativity at Work\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDeveloping the Right Practices to Make Innovation Happen\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jeff DeGraff is among the most creative thinkers on business today. The great benefit of Creativity at Work is that it actually sets out a framework and process for achieving innovation and applying it in real business contexts. This is great news for the rest of us who have an acute need to foster innovation in our enterprises.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Tom Glocer, CEO, Reuters Group\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Creativity at Work challenges the assumption that creativity is a random act of inspiration. The practices, profiles and tools provide insight for individuals and organizations alike to chart their own course to a more creative future.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Mark E. Jones, director, Leadership and Workforce Development, Pfizer Global Research and Development\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Here, at last, is a legible roadmap for the innovation journey. This is the book that can lead managers and executives to the spot marked, 'You are here,' as well as provide solid tools and practical advice for moving forward.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Michael Thompson, chair, Department of Organizational Leadership and Strategy, Marriott School, Brigham Young University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJeff DeGraff (Author), Katherine A. Lawrence (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787957254, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 September 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages, Drawings: 15 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 9 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 3 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.1 cm, 0.467 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e“…the well presented ideas are relevant to us all…”(Professional Manager, January 2003)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAlthough many leaders acknowledge and invest in creativity, we seldom see it hold a credible place in the business development process. Creativity at Work takes a practical approach to creativity, showing how to select practices to produce results and add value. The authors explain how to:\u003cbr\u003e * Understand the creative preferences of organizations, departments, work groups, and individuals\u003cbr\u003e * Identify and compare the different creativity profiles that describe specific purposes, practices, and people\u003cbr\u003e * Produce the desired results by developing the right practices\u003cbr\u003e * Blend creativity practices to meet the complex needs that characterize most work situations\u003cbr\u003e o Develop required creative abilities in a team and in oneself\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Foreword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Creativity Map: Discovering Your Best Practices for Creativity at Work 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Assessing Your Creativity Situation: Mapping Where You Are and Where You Need to Go 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Imagine Practices: Breakthrough Creativity Through Jump-Starting and Forecasting 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Invest Practices: Profitable Creativity Through Partnering and Portfolios 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Improve Practices: Incremental Creativity Through Modular Design and Development and Process Improvement Systems 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Incubate Practices: Sustainable Creativity Through Talent Scouting and Idea Spaces 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Putting It Together: Guiding, Managing, and Integrating Creativity 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources and Readings 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 215\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511642976536,"sku":"9780787957254","price":16.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787957254.jpg?v=1786606852","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/creativity-at-work-developing-the-right-practices-to-make-innovation-happen-hardback-9780787957254","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}