{"product_id":"innovation-is-a-state-of-mind-simple-strategies-to-be-more-innovative-in-what-you-do-paperback-softback-9780730324393","title":"Innovation is a State of Mind; Simple strategies to be more innovative in what you do (Paperback \/ softback) 9780730324393","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInnovation is a State of Mind\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSimple strategies to be more innovative in what you do\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames O'Loghlin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780730324393, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 March 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.24 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern framework for practical innovation—from individual ideas to an innovative organisational culture\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone says that innovation is important. The problem is that no one tells you \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e to be innovative. \u003ci\u003eInnovation is a State of Mind\u003c\/i\u003e sets out a step-by-step guide to creating innovative ideas and putting them into action. You'll learn how to generate more ideas with greater potential, how to grow and evaluate them, test their effectiveness and then implement the ones that are going to improve your business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor James O'Loghlin has worked with over a thousand of Australia's best inventors and innovators in the eight years he hosted ABC-TV's \u003ci\u003eThe New Inventors\u003c\/i\u003e. He studied what they do differently and how they are able to identify and take advantage of opportunities that the rest of us miss. Packed with engaging stories and a good dose of humour, this insightful guide helps you to make innovation a part of what you do every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChange your thinking and identify overlooked opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep around common roadblocks to innovation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerate better ideas, and find the ones that will improve your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a culture where innovation is part of \u003ci\u003eeveryone's\u003c\/i\u003e job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarvest innovative ideas from the entire staff and find the ones that will make a difference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovators see things differently. They solve problems that the rest of us can't, and create solutions to problems that we never noticed we had. Getting stuck in routine and procedure is the death knell for modern business. Most companies undervalue and underuse the creative potential of their people, because they underestimate the impact of continuous innovation. \u003ci\u003eInnovation is a State of Mind\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to think like an innovator and create a culture of innovation, so you can stay out in front of the future of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the author ix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: What is innovation and why do we need it? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: A process for innovation 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Think 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritise thinking 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do you think about? Identifying opportunities for innovation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcesses and systems 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteractions with people 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotice when you feel bad 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA method for innovation 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHabitual thinking 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEight ways to break out of habitual thinking 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Question everything 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. What assumptions are you making? 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Technology is not always the answer 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Reframe the question 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The solutions might be right in front of your eyes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Is the answer in your data? 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Think like a customer or client 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Plan for failure 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour reasons why we don’t think enough 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I don’t have time’ 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I’m just not creative’ 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Innovation isn’t part of my job’ 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Thinking is hard!’ 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if you’re stuck? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Value 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeas are like balloons 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold the phone 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen sometimes, don’t listen sometimes 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Use 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo the next thing 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the end point of each idea 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring in other people 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSometimes you need to persist 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 How to pitch an idea 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy a pitch is important 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho should pitch? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are you trying to achieve? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you say 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow you say it 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect the fact that a good pitch is hard 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNervousness 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbal ticks 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf it’s important, say it like it’s important 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerPoint 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFill the room 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Innovation in your own life 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat about you? 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink it all through 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive your ideas value 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse your ideas 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Creating an innovative organisation 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 How success and growth can discourage innovation 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of management 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing creativity 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 How do you get people to think? 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake it clear it’s part of the job 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantity not quality 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 If you think innovation is important, act like it’s important 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovation campaigns 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTell people what you want them to do 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much direction do you give? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if someone says ‘I can’t’? 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Valuing ideas 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitch ideas to a person, not an email address 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank people for bad ideas 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Using ideas 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet up a process 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeas that are going further 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeas that are not going further 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommit! 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the end point of each idea 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Reach right down 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The adventure of innovation 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 185\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":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501157282072,"sku":"9780730324393","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780730324393.jpg?v=1786213398","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/innovation-is-a-state-of-mind-simple-strategies-to-be-more-innovative-in-what-you-do-paperback-softback-9780730324393","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}