The Innovation Pyramid
A Strategic Methodology for Impactful Problem Solving

Provides an original methodology for innovating and creating solutions to critical and complex problems.

Timothy L. Faley (Author)

9781108825108, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 January 2021

225 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.411 kg

'Anyone interested in Innovation should read The Innovation Pyramid - not only does Dr. Faley de-mystify innovation and the innovation process, re-framing some of the narrative about innovation along the way, but also describes a methodology and tools by which innovation can be learned and repeated. This book takes a wholistic and insightful look at the raw ingredients needed for creating innovation, and with the author's gift for making complex topics easily understandable, presents a practical, common-sense framework for describing problems, identifying root-causes, and delivering effective solutions.' Michael Sharer, Texas A&M University

The Innovation Pyramid is a learnable, repeatable, non-linear, knowledge-based innovation methodology. While traditional books on innovation focus on either assembling an innovation team with the right combination of innate abilities or developing a creativity skillset, the Innovation Pyramid instead trains readers to produce serial innovations successfully. The original method segments innovation into four distinct yet interrelated stages: (1) identification of the root problem, (2) formulation of a solution, (3) development of an execution plan and (4) implementation. At all stages, it considers the perspectives of both the innovator and the adopter, in order to increase the likelihood that innovations will achieve significant impact. Section I of the book describes the over-arching method of innovating. Section II details the creativity-based process for implementing the Innovation Pyramid methodology. Finally, the book's appendices include advanced techniques to enhance the utility of the Innovation Pyramid method.

1. Introduction to the Book
Part I. Innovation Design and Execution: 2. Introduction to The Innovation Pyramid
3. Level 1. Problem Identification
4. Level 2. Solution Formulation
5. Level 3. Plan
6. Level 4. Perform
7. Systematic Pyramid Review
Part II. The Diverge-Organize-Converge (DOC) Process: 8. DOC Overview
9. Diverge
10. Organize
11. Converge
12. Book Summary
Appendix A. Interviewing For Insight & Persona Development
Appendix B. Divergent Thinking Prompts.

Subject Areas: Business innovation [KJD], Business strategy [KJC], Business & management [KJ]