Business innovation Books

Book SynopsisIn the new paperback edition of this fascinating book, bestselling author Scott Berkun takes a careful look at the history of innovation to reveal powerful truths about how ideas become successful innovations -- truths that people can apply to their challenges today.

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Book SynopsisDesign, Play, Change is a game and a book providing 36 design methods that will help shift the creative process of the users and help them work collaboratively to overcome problems they face. This book is designed for those looking to enter into the world of design thinking, the easy-to-follow game format making this an accessible, light-hearted, yet powerful place to begin. Balancing a detailed knowledge of the field with design methods that bring out creative ways of thinking, the book is a must-have for those looking for a unique way to overcome problems. From students and teachers to passionate entrepreneurs and project managers, these games can be run with everyone.

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Book SynopsisWhat is innovation? How is innovation used in business? How can we use it to succeed? Innovation, the ways ideas are made valuable, plays an essential role in economic and social development, and is an increasingly topical issue. Over the last 150 years our world has hit an accelerated rate of transformation. From aeroplanes to television and penicillin, and from radios to frozen food and digital money, the fruits of innovation surround us. This Very Short Introduction looks at what innovation is and why it affects us so profoundly. It examines how it occurs, who stimulates it, how it is pursued, and what its outcomes are, both positive and negative. Considering innovation today, and discussing future disruptive technologies such as AI, which have important implications for work and employment, Mark Dodgson and David Gann consider the extent to which our understanding of innovation has developed over the past century and how it might be used to interpret the global economy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewThis is one of the most thoughtful, succinct and useful introductions to innovation I have read. * David Willetts, formerly UK Minister for Universities and Science, author of A University Education. *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Josiah Wedgwood: the world's greatest innovator 2: Joseph Schumpeter's gales of creative destruction 3: London's wobbly bridge: learning from failure 4: Stephanie Kwolek's new polymer: from labs to riches 5: Thomas Edison's organizational genius 6: Innovating the futureReferencesFurther readingIndex

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook provides an authoritative in-depth understanding of China's progression and future global position from over sixty leading scholars on China, who explain the development of China's innovation capabilities, the causes and their views about the future direction. Xiaolan Fu, Jin Chen, and Bruce McKern bring together international scholars and experts to explain how China managed, in a very short period of time, to become the world's second-largest economyand a leader in many fields of innovation.Trade ReviewChina has gone from a relatively poor and isolated economy with a defective economic model to a powerhouse in a matter of four decades. This Handbook will help readers understand how that happened. In applying multiple lenses to understanding this complex journey, one learns about the role of the state and the private sectors, the key mindsets and policy frameworks, and China's experimental approach to finding pathways to progress in the absence of clear roadmaps. Readers will be left with little doubt that the China case is important, not only for its scale, but for real innovation in finding ways to accelerate innovation processes. As the world faces important challenges, in which accelerated innovation is a critical capability, the China experience covered in this volume holds important lessons for a wide range of developed and emerging economies. * Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and William R. Berkley Professor in Economics and Business, New York University *At the core of the rise of China has been the formation of a strong national innovation system. In this handbook on innovation in China, sixty scholars from within and outside China analyze, how the system has been shaped by combining markets with planning, national priorities with openness and central decision-making with regional strategies. Contributions also capture important new developments in China's innovation system aiming at environmental sustainability and the promotion of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. The handbook is a must-read for scholars, businessmen and policy makers who want to understand the history and future of China and its role in the world. * Bengt Åke Bertil Lundvall, Professor Emeritus, Department of Business and Management, Aalborg University *Table of ContentsIntroduction: China's Journey to Innovation Xiaolan Fu, Bruce McKern and Jin Chen PART I - The Development of Innovation in China: Theory, Policy and Practice 1.1. Capabilities Accumulation and Development: What History Tells the Theory Giovanni Dosi and Xiaodan Yu 1.2. China's Industrial Development Strategies and Policies Justin Yifu Lin and Jianjun Zhou 1.3. The Development of Innovation Studies in China Rongping Mu, Jin Chen and Wenjing Lyu 1.4. China's S&T Progress through the Lens of Patenting Gary Jefferson and Renai Jiang PART II - Building China's Innovation Capabilities 2.1. China's National and Regional Innovation Systems Lan Xue, Daitian Li and Zhen Yu 2.2. The Great Dialectic: State versus Market in China Loren Brandt and Eric Thun 2.3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation of SMEs in China Jin Chen and Liying Wang 2.4. Financing for innovation in China Changwen Zhao and Xiheng Jiang 2.5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Its Implications for Human Capital Development in China Fang Lee Cooke PART III - National Incentives for an Innovation Driven Economy 3.1. System Reform, Competition, and Innovation in China Weiying Zhang 3.2. Reforms of the Science and Technology Management System Zhijian Hu, Zhe Li and Xianlan Lin 3.3. Mass entrepreneurship and Mass Innovation in China Jian Gao and Rui Mu PART IV - Developing Innovation-Favouring Institutions and Ecosystem 4.1. The Role of Clusters in the Development of Innovation Capabilities in China Tuoyu Li and Jiang Wei 4.2. China's Science-Based Innovation and Technology Transfer in the Global Context Jizhen Li, Ximing Yin and Subrina Shen 4.3. Science Parks and High-tech Zones Susan M. Walcott 4.4. Venture Capital, Angel Capital & Other Finance, IPOs and Acquisitions Lin Lin 4.5. Intellectual Property Rights Protection Can Huang and Naubahar Sharif 4.6. Innovation Elements in Traditional Chinese Culture Jin Chen and Qingqian Wu PART V- Openness and the Acquisition of Technology and Capabilities 5.1. Innovation Strategies of MNCs in China and Their Contribution to the National Ecosystem Bruce McKern, George Yip and Dominique Jolly 5.2. Foreign Technology Transfers in China Xiaolan Fu and Jun Hou 5.3. China's International Migration: Status and Characteristics Huiyao Wang 5.4. Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investments and Innovation Vito Amendolaigne, Xiaolan Fu, and Roberta Rabellotti 5.5. Internationalization of Chinese R&D Max von Zedtwitz and Xiaohong Iris Quan 5.6. International Innovation Collaboration in China Kaihua Chen, Ze Feng and Xiaolan Fu 5.7. Open Innovation for Development in China Jin Chen and Yufen Chen PART VI - Innovation with Chinese Characteristics 6.1. Chinese Cost Innovation, the Shanzhai phenomenon, and Accelerated Innovation Peter Williamson 6.2. Global Supply Chains as Drivers of Innovation in China Michael Murphree and Dan Breznitz 6.3. Market Demand, Consumer Characteristics, and Innovation in Chinese Firms Hengyuan Zhu and Qing Wang 6.4. Chinese Firms' Move to the Forefront in Digital Technologies Jiang Yu and Yue Zhang 6.5. China's Financial Innovation: Process, Drive, and Impacts Liqing Zhang 6.6. The Puzzle of the Underdog's Victory: How Chinese Firms Achieve Stretch Goals Through Exploratory Bricolage Peter Ping Li, Shihao Zhou and Zhengyin Yang PART VII - Innovation capability transition and upgrading for an inclusive and sustainable innovation system 7.1. Green Innovation in China Ping Huang and Rasmus Lema 7.2. Innovating for the Poor: The Inclusive Innovation System in China Xiaobo Wu and Linan Lei 7.3. Manufacturing Power Strategy: Advanced Manufacturing Joerg Mayer and Huifeng Sun 7.4. Facing the Future of China's Science and Technology Development Jiaofeng Pan, Guanghua Chen and Xiao Lu Conclusion Xiaolan Fu, Bruce McKern, Jin Chen and Ximing Yin

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Book SynopsisCreativity is a defining feature of contemporary work life. Who has not taken part in brainstorming sessions, read glossy pamphlets about innovation and creativity as important cornerstones of a new business strategy, or been made aware of the importance of creative skills for ones career? But what does it mean to be creative in and as an organization? Organizing Creativity provides an answer to this question. The book builds on the premise that creativity is essentially about ideas. Every organization is dependent on valuable ideas for solving everyday problems as well as inventing new processes, products or services. The main argument of the book is that an analysis of organizational creativity should always account for the interdependency of context, process and practice. Based on cultural and processual perspectives, it highlights the implications of context, process and practice for different aspects of the creative process: generating, evaluating and facilitating ideas. Furthermore, it reflects on how dominant notions of creativity in the economy and society prevent transformative changes and suggests a radical transformative approach to organizing creativity as an alternative. To support and illustrate its argument, Organizing Creativity draws on abundant empirical examples, case illustrations and seminal research from Sociology, Social Psychology and Organization Studies. It provides us with a multi-dimensional perspective and will both further our understanding of and spark critical reflection on the complex interplay of the organizational, social and cultural contexts, processes and practices of organizing creativity.

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Book SynopsisThis new text presents a rounded approach to organizational change, encompassing emotional and psychological dimensions. The author team bring their strong experience of consultancy within a range of industries to bear both in the case studies used and the general approach of the text, balancing theoretical rigour with practical insight.Table of ContentsPART A: THE CHANGE PROCESS; PART B: PERSPECTIVES FOR UNDERSTANDING CHANGE; PART C: DELIVERING CHANGE

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Book SynopsisSTART A REVOLUTION NOT A BUSINESSDon''t waste your time on bullsh*t business plans. Forget sales. Put everything on the line for what you believe in. These are some of the mantras that have turned BrewDog into one of the world''s fastest-growing drinks brands, famous for beers, bars and crowdfunding.In Business for Punks, BrewDog co-founder James Watt bottles the essence of this success. From finances (''chase down every cent, pimp every pound'') to marketing (''lead with the crusade, not the product'') this is an anarchic, indispensable guide to thriving on your own terms.''Indispensable tips for a fledgeling entrepreneur with a bright idea'' The Times

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Book Synopsis''This brilliant little book is sure to inspire the next new meaningful product or company'' - Ivy Ross, VP Design, GoogleWhere will your next big idea come from? Analyzing hard data? A corporate brainstorming session? Customer focus groups? Or closer to home?Successful entrepreneurs don''t wait for proof that their idea will work. They learn to trust their gut and go.In Hunch, bestselling author and business adviser Bernadette Jiwa shows you how to harness the power of your intuition so you can recognize opportunities others miss and create the breakthrough idea the world is waiting for. She explores inspired hunches, from one that led to the launch of the breakout Goldiblox brand, to another that helped a doctor reduce infant mortality around the world.Filled with success stories, reflection exercises and writing prompts, Hunch is the indispensable guide to embracing your unique potential and discovering your own winning ideas.<Trade ReviewThis brilliant little book is sure to inspire the next new meaningful product or company -- Ivy Ross, VP Design, GoogleThis book provides much-needed jet fuel for any leader of creative people. Bernadette Jiwa reminds us that if we want to leap, we must use our higher human capabilities and not delegate our intelligence to data and techAt the heart of every great business is a leader with a curious mind, heart, and spirit. Hunch helps you to tap into those often overlooked yet valuable qualities that will unlock your most brilliant and boldest ideas -- Chip Conley, Strategic Advisor, AirBnBHunch is a roadmap that arms you with tools you won't find in a traditional business book and that will help you realize the potential we all have to be creative. After reading this book you'll pay attention to the world in a completely new way and have the tools to create your own vision for the future -- Antonio Zea, Senior Director, Under ArmourWhile data-driven decision-making is a crucial business skill, Bernadette reminds us that gut and instinct still reign supreme. Hunch goes further, showing you in practical ways how to cultivate this skill -- Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, MicrosoftJiwa explains a whole new way to innovate and change the world * Guy Kawasaki, author of THE ART OF SOCIAL MEDIA *Insightful...I highly recommend all of the books Bernadette's written * Seth Godin, bestselling author of POKE THE BOX and THE PURPLE COW *

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times book of the monthIt has never been more important for business leaders to look to the future. Yet, when we are living through some of the most uncertain times we have ever faced, it can feel daunting to know where to start. In Future-Proof Your Business, applied futurist Tom Cheesewright will reveal industry techniques and tools to help you: - Scan the near horizon for incoming shocks- Look to the far future to define long-term strategy- Accelerate decision-making in your business- Delegate power to the front line, speeding your response- Streamline your organisation so it''s agile and can adapt to changeIn our uncertain times, leaders who keep their focus on the future will be the ones who prevail.Trade ReviewA Financial Times book of the month * The Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisA definitive guide to the metaverse: why it''s important, why it matters to society, and how to create a metaverse that works for all of us---------------''Brimming with big and convincing arguments about where human life is heading'' Arianna Huffington---------------The metaverse is a vision of how the next generation of the internet will operate. Many people believe it is the future. But what will that future look like? An immersive digital playground? The next generation of online gaming? Or just the latest manifestation of our human tendency to create other realities?Herman Narula argues that it is all of these things and more. His vision of the metaverse, deeply rooted in history and psychology, looks to the Egyptians, whose concept of death inspired them to build the pyramids, to modern-day sports fans whose fantasy leagues are as competitive as the real thing, and finds that humanity has always sought waysTrade ReviewA fascinating, provocative case that the metaverse will not merely transform our virtual experiences - it may actually enrich the quality of our lives * Adam Grant, no. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again *Brimming with big and convincing arguments about where human life is heading. * Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive *This mind-expanding, vitally important book blows through superficial takes * Marc Andreessen, cofounder and general partner, Andreessen Horowitz *

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Book SynopsisJurgen Wolff is a writer and creativity and writing coach who divides his time between London and Southern California. He has taught at the University of Southern California, the Academy for Chief Executives, the University of Barcelona, the Pilots Project and workshops around the world. His other books include Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Focus, Your Writing Coach and Do Something Different.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Creative Success Manifesto Part 1: Dreaming Go for Baroque Go away Remember how to play Why? What? When? Where? How? Create your space Get the right stuff Be a streetcomber Get physical Lose your limited thinking

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Book Synopsis''A thought-provoking look at the technology that is changing the world of business and the benefits, pitfalls, and challenges for society as a whole.'' - Kenneth I. Chenault, former chief executive officer, American Express CompanyThroughout the twentieth century, technology and economics drove a dominant logic: bigger was almost always better. It was smart to scale up - to take advantage of classic economies of scale.But in the unscaled economy, size and scale have become a liability. Today''s most successful companies - Uber, Airbnb, Amazon, Salesforce - have defied the traditional ''economies of scale'' approach by renting scale instead of spending vast amounts of money building it. And a new generation of upstarts is using artificial intelligence to automate tasks that once required expensive investment, enabling them to grow big without the bloat of giant organisations.In Unscaled, Hemant Taneja convincingly shows how the unscaled economy Trade ReviewFascinating predictions . . . * People Management *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD, 2019 CMI BUSINESS BOOK AWARDSDrawing on case studies from the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley, this step-by-step guide will show you how to develop, validate, and bring your impossibly big ideas to life. In today''s world, everyone needs to innovate to stay competitive. It doesn''t matter if you''re a startup founder, corporate executive, small business owner, freelancer, or professional: There''s a technology out there that''s going to upend your industry. And if you aren''t able to harness it to your advantage, someone else will. Innovation is no longer an option - it''s the price of admission into the business world.Make Elephants Fly willhelp you implement the same methodologies and processes as the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley. It will show you: *How startups come up with breakthrough products and services.*How to structure innovation teams.Trade ReviewThis is a comprehensive, very readable book that examines both "tiny changes" as well as radical innovations - hence the intriguing title. It is full of practical ideas, tools, guidance, advice and insight, offering something to every manager and leader. I will definitely make use of this winning book -- Philip Crisp, CMgr FCMI CMC FIC, Founding Director, Development Professionals LtdHoffman's insights come from many years working with startups in Silicon Valley and around the world. It's essential reading for business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs -- Matthew Stepka, Angel Investor and former VP of Business Ops and Special Projects at GoogleThis is a must-read for anyone who wants to imagine what it is like to have all the brains in Hoffman's enterprise innovating while they work -- Tim Draper, founder of DFJAs an experienced entrepreneur and coach of many startups, Hoffman provides a roadmap and set of tools that can help both entrepreneurs and executives master the art of innovation -- Gil Penchina, Partner at IDG VenturesWith so much going against you as an entrepreneur, prep for the adventure by first reading Hoffman's Make Elephants Fly to gain key insights and increase your chances of success -- Howard Hartenbaum, General Partner at August CapitalHoffman's Make Elephants Fly takes complicated concepts and makes them easy to use. . . It's like having Hoffman whispering in your ear at critical decision moments -- Carol Sands, Founder of The Angels' Forum and The Halo FundHoffman's book breaks new ground, teaching entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and anyone with a business how to innovate like successful startups in Silicon Valley -- Jerry Kaplan, Author of Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know, and founder of GO CorporationHoffman reveals the black arts of how Silicon Valley startups innovate. An investment in this book will pay a thousand returns! -- Andrew Romans, Author of The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital and founder of Rubicon Venture CapitalHoffman is one of the few real deals out there, who is surprisingly generous enough to share his wealth of wisdom -- Rocky Chan, Partner at Mind FundAnyone who wants to look around the bend should grab his book to avoid the failures of the past and best plan how to lift off -- Jon Littman, Co-author of The Ten Faces of Innovation and founder of SmartUp.lifeEvery entrepreneur must read this book before embarking on his journey -- Kim Nguyen, Berkeley Angel Network, South Bay AngelsHoffman's Silicon Valley experience will give you all the necessary tools to successfully grasp the innovation mindset required to launch your startup and make it fly -- Guillaume de Dorlodot, founder and CEO of Startup BasecampHoffman's Make Elephants Fly shows you the most effective ways to make the impossible possible -- Toshitada Nagumo, CEO of Fenox Venture Capital

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day work week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20% cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning. People were happier and healthier, more engaged in their personal lives, and more focused and productive in the office. The world of work has seen a dramatic shift in recent times: the former security and benefits associated with permanent employment are being displaced byTrade ReviewGreat books stretch us. They broaden and deepen intellect, trigger emotion, create momentum and generate hope. The Four Day Week delivers thatBarnes is truly evangelical about the benefits (fewer commuter journeys) and the effects on the gender pay gap. He highlights compelling evidence around the positive financial impact too, claiming his own firm saw profitability increase by 12.5% since the trial period. The writing is punchy and . . . offers plenty of evidence for anyone seeking to [implement a four-day week] * The Scotsman *The 4 Day Week is well researched and up to date. It offers a springboard for further investigation. Barnes is thorough in addressing obstacles. This book certainly opens the opportunity for conversation in higher levels of management and between each of us about how and why we work * NZ Booklovers *This book is no radical left manifesto, but a research-based study that the authors firmly believe can be the future of capitalism and a prosperous economy. The 4 Day Week is an enjoyable read, with thought provoking ideas and research. * FT Adviser *More flexible working hours and the 4-day-week are long overdue and it is mind-boggling why policy-makers have not been pushing for this earlier given the pressures on work-life balance. Luckily there are visionary business leaders like Andrew Barnes who dare to implement progressive company policies and have them evaluated scientifically . . . This book is a must-read for all progressive managers that care about people, profits and planet - because, yes, a 4-day-week would also make our economies more sustainable. If ever there was a triple win, this would have to be it

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a new model, the competency framework, for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Focused on both the individual and strategic organizational level, this book is about people and the competencies each person needs to learn to be successful in creating a more dynamic future. Matthews and Brueggemannâs framework for innovation and entrepreneurship competencies empowers individuals to excel at innovation and new venture creation. It provides a practical guide and clear and concise understanding of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences that are needed to increase imagination, creativity, innovation and new venture creation capability. Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be attractive for students of entrepreneurship, innovation, management and cross-disciplinary classes, such as design thinking.Presented in a modular format, Trade Review"I was excited to learn that Chuck Matthews and Ralph Brueggermann teamed up to produce a book on entrepreneurship and innovation. They did not disappoint. The word ‘entrepreneurship’ conjures up different images in people's minds, but it has become evident that the critical contribution of entrepreneurs is through innovation. Innovation and Entrepreneurship introduces readers to actions they can take in creating new ventures, innovating within larger organizations, and even in making societies more competitive." - Frank Hoy, Director of Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USATable of ContentsIntroduction1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Importance2. The Elements of Innovation3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competencies 4. Innovative Behaviors5. Innovation and Thinking 6. Problem Solving 7. Knowledge Building8. Creativity Insights9. Culture Building 10. Innovation Theory11. Entrepreneurship12. Innovation Strategy13. Catalytic Leadership14. Ecosystems Interdependencies 15. Technology Accelerators16. The Importance of Intellectual Property 17. Applying Innovation Process 18. Creating a Learning ArchitectureAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisKatie King is a CEO and Business Transformation consultant with over 28 years' experience. She has advised many of the world's leading brands and business leaders, including Richard Branson, o2, Orange, Accenture, PA Consulting, Arsenal Football Club and Harrods. King has delivered numerous TEDx talks and is a frequent commentator on BBC TV and radio, and is a regular speaker on the international conference circuit.Trade Review"Katie King has a fantastic way of captivating her audience and ensuring the reader is both aware of and excited about the role AI has to play in our personal and professional futures. This book, and the introduction of the Scorecard into marketers' lives, will be invaluable in setting brands up for success as they shift to a world where AI must be at the centre of marketing strategy." * Thom Nowell, Football Brand Manager, Nike UK *"An inspirational book in the third millennium of communications. A highly recommended read for those curious about the impact of artificial intelligence on marketing and communications." * Somayeh Heydarali, Internal Communications and Media Relations Supervisor, Nestlé Iran *"AI and machine learning are already redefining marketing, both within corporates and the agency world - and we're only just starting to understand their potential. My advice, read this book and stay ahead of the curve. A lot has been written about the IoT, big data, cloud computing and robotics - but AI is set to rule them all. If you're in marketing or PR you need to read this book, as AI is set to change the face of both professions for good." * James Delves, Head of PR and Engagement, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) *"The impact of AI in the built environment has been much discussed and analysed. This essential book brings clarity and insight to these conversations and is presented in an accessible way, using real examples that address many misconceptions." * Paul Bagust, Global Property Standards Director, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) *"Decision-makers will understand that technology does not compete with the human mind - it provides new insight - and this well-researched book offers CEOs and CMOs a deep dive into how to use AI for real and measurable business results." * Olivier Novasque, CEO, Sidetrade *"AI has arrived in marketing, there are no brake pads and no reversing. The problem being that there are many people talking about it but few practitioners doing it. King offers a great introduction to the newcomer, as well as a practical guide to the current AI in marketing state of the nation. This is a must-read for the modern marketer." * Tim Hughes, CEO and Co-founder, Digital Leadership Associates *"Artificial intelligence is being hailed as the 4th industrial revolution. This important book is essential for anyone in business or marketing wishing to be prepared for the coming of AI." * Jim Al-Khalili OBE FRS, Professor of Physics; Surrey Professor of the Public Engagement in Science; President, British Science Association *"Katie King has written a stimulating book that inspires thinking about AI. From personal to marketing and business perspectives, the implications of AI and its potential are engagingly explored." * Professor Len Tiu Wright, Editor-in-Chief, Cogent Business & Management; Emeritus Professor, De Montfort University, UK; formerly Professor of Marketing, Huddersfield University, UK *"Katie King's book is an essential companion to everyone in marketing, from serious students and ambitious young starters through to marketing professionals in agencies and clients, or the most senior marketing directors of large companies. This is not the wave of the future but the wave of the present, benefiting some, making their marketing easier, threatening others and questioning their roles. The key message is, "Don't be an ostrich - get started". This text shows how." * Merlin Stone, Professor of Marketing and Strategy, St Mary’s University, UK *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The AI wake-up call – The strategic transition of marketing; Chapter - 02: The personalization paradox – Global appetite for AI and the changing customer journey; Chapter - 03: Transformational marketing and AI in tourism – A glimpse at the Asia Pacific region; Chapter - 04: Transformational marketing and AI in Europe – Case studies from telecoms, banking and built environment; Chapter - 05: Transformational marketing and AI in North America – Case studies from banking and retail; Chapter - 06: Transformational marketing and AI in technology and venture capital – With a special focus on the Middle East; Chapter - 07: Framework for success – Democratization of AI; Chapter - 08: The new marketing paradigm – Reinventing the role of marketing, ethics and transparency; Chapter - 09: The future of marketing has arrived – AI’s wider impact on education, policy and politics

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Book SynopsisSune Gudiksen is associate professor in design and innovation management at Design School Kolding, Denmark. He has a PhD in co-creation through game tools and is the co-founder of GameBridges, a company that focuses on improving business innovation and performance through games. Gudiksen is also the founder of the Biz Games community platform. Jake Inlove is the co-founder of GameBridges where he is also the game designer and illustrator. He is also an innovation consultant.Table of Contents Section - ONE: Seven obstinate organizational challenges; Chapter - 01: Challenge 1 – Breaking down silos; Chapter - 02: Challenge 2 – Bursting out of the blah, blah, blah; Chapter - 03: Challenge 3 – Closing the gap between theory and practice; Chapter - 04: Challenge 4 – Mitigating the clash between ongoing operations and innovation; Chapter - 05: Challenge 5 – Untangling complex problems; Chapter - 06: Challenge 6 – Shaking up the roles we play; Chapter - 07: Challenge 7 – Bolstering trustworthy relations; Section - TWO: A series of business game examples; Chapter - 08: The Acid Test – An in-game demonstration of the learning cycle; Chapter - 09: Add value – Know your customer; Chapter - 10: Align – Implementing organizational values; Chapter - 11: Bizzbuilder – How to sustainably grow a professional services business; Chapter - 12: Business branching – Balancing ongoing operations and innovation initiatives; Chapter - 13: Changesetter – Leading change; Chapter - 14: Changeskills – Implementation of change through a game of guiding questions; Chapter - 15: Exploring change – Mastering change and transformation; Chapter - 16: Innovate or dinosaur – A collaborative innovation game; Chapter - 17: Innovation diamond learning game – Creating an innovative mindset; Chapter - 18: Leadership development simulations – From the best of intentions to real-life balance ; Chapter - 19: Linkxs – Team collaboration simulation; Chapter - 20: Managing your sales business – Improve results through effective management of your team; Chapter - 21: Ocean of culture – A dialogue tool for developing the organization’s culture; Chapter - 22: Pitch perfect – Reversing the sales process; Chapter - 23: Public professional – Know the effect on your communication; Chapter - 24: Stakeholder Management – Moving people while building positive relationships; Chapter - 25: Strategic Derby – Rapid strategic foresight with instant feedback on potential competitor moves; Chapter - 26: Tango – A pivotal element in change to develop leadership culture; Chapter - 27: The meeting design game – A dialogue tool to improve the process of planning and designing meetings and conferences; Chapter - 28: The way forward – Develop and communicate a coherent strategy; Chapter - 29: Quick games – Power-up group dynamics; Section - THREE: A core understanding of business games; Chapter - 30: Structure in business games – Five cores; Chapter - 31: Facilitation in business games – A flow between progression and emergence; Chapter - 32: The history and future of business games from a Dutch perspective – Understanding and influencing complex systems; Chapter - 33: The history and future of business games from a UK perspective – Encourage novel, imaginative and subversive thinking; Chapter - 34: The history and future of business games from a Nordic perspective – Towards New Nordic management

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Book SynopsisThe 10,000-hour rule isn''t the only way to achieve mastery. Entrepreneur, angel investor and bestselling author James Altucher reveals a new mindset and proven toolkit that will empower anybody to quickly acquire the skills they need to succeed and achieve their dreams. We live in a hierarchical world where experience has traditionally been the key to promotion. But that period is over! Straight, clear-cut career trajectories no longer exist. Industries disappear, job descriptions change, and people''s interests and passions evolve. The key to riding this wave is to constantly be curious about what''s next, to be comfortable with uncertainty so you can keep navigating the rough waters ahead, and most importantly, to pursue the things that interest you.In Skip the Line, James reveals how he went from struggling and depressed to making his personal, financial, and creative dreams come true. While showing you how to approach change and crisis, he gives you tools to help easily execute ideas, become an expert negotiator, attract the attention of those around you, scale promising ideas, and improve leadership - which will catapult you higher than you ever thought possible and at a speed that everyone will tell you is impossible.Trade ReviewAltucher combines his personal story with solid - and unconventional - insights. It is a straightforward and engaging read that aims to help people to acquire the skills they need to succeed. * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisSir Richard Branson is a global entrepreneur, adventurer and founder of the Virgin Group, one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. He is the international bestselling author of seven books, including the classic Losing My Virginity and the new autobiography Finding My Virginity. He lives on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, is married to Joan, father to Holly and Sam and proud grand-dude to five grandchildren.

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Book SynopsisThe first book to cover both the research and the practice of business model innovation in a single, introductory text. Students, researchers and organisational senior executives will gain an overview of the major areas of the topic and a deeper understanding of the theory underpinning business model innovation.

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Book SynopsisThis Element develops an innovative combinatorial model of technological change and tests it with 2,000 years of data from global GDP data and US patents, thus generating the observed historical pattern of technological change. This Element models the Industrial Revolution as a combinatorial explosion.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Competing explanations of technology; 3. The theory of combinatorial evolution; 4. Our model; 5. Our Tri-data result; 6. Niche theory; 7. Homo tinkerus; 8. Entrepreneurship and innovation; 9. CODA; Appendix; References.

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Book SynopsisThe combination of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology has become the source of disruptive business models that transform industries and markets. The integrative understanding of these three drivers of today's economy is fundamental to business.Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology aims to connect core models and tools that are already created by well-known authors and scholars in order to deliver a unique guide for building successful business models through the adoption of new technologies and the use of effective innovation methods. The book goes through the entrepreneurial lifecycle, describing and applying core innovation models and tools such as the business model canvas, lean startup, design thinking, customer development, and open innovation, while taking into consideration disruptive technologies such as mobile internet, cloud computing, internet of things, and blockchain. Finally, the book describes and analyzes how successful cases have beeTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsChapter 1: Stages of the Entrepreneurial Lifecycle1.1 Introduction 1.2 Business Opportunities1.3 Ideation and Testing: Ideas, Products, and Customers1.4 Business Model Generation1.5 Resource Acquisition1.6 Management and ExecutionCase Study Nº1 The McDonald's Story: The FounderCase Study Nº2 Data-Driven Innovation: The Case of Luko1.7 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 2: Business Model Innovation Processes 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Business Models2.3 The Technological Basis of Disruption2.4 Disruptive Innovation2.5 Business Model Innovation 2.6 Application of Information Technology into the Innovation of Business ModelsCase Study Nº3 Disruptive Innovation of the Automotive IndustryCase Study Nº4 Tesla’s High-End Disruption Model2.7 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 3: Methods and Tools for Innovation3.1 Introduction3.2 Methods of Innovation3.3 Theories of Innovation 3.4 Tools for InnovationCase Study Nº 5 Disruptive Innovation in the Education SectorCase Study Nº 6 Insurtech Community Hub (ICH) and Bdeo3.5 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 4: Entrepreneurial Skills 4.1 Introduction4.2 Adaptability4.3 Find and Manage People4.4 Managing Cash Effectively4.5 Focus on Customers4.6 Selling4.7 Humility 4.8 Creating and Managing Alliances4.9 Creativity and Innovation4.10 Optimism and InspirationCase Study Nº 7: Imogen Heap – Will There Be a Blockchain Revolution?Case Study Nº 8: New Methods for Digital Skills Education in Developing Countries4.11 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 5: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, an Integrative Approach5.1 Introduction5.2 Managing the Entrepreneurial Journey 5.3 Business Model Innovation5.4 Innovation Methods and Tools5.5 Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur5.6 Final ReflectionCase Study Nº 9: The Entrepreneurial Journey of AirbnbCase Study Nº 10: Deki – A Charity, Evolving Over Time5.7 Essential and Additional ResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisA compendium of tools and techniques that every innovator needs The Innovator''s Toolkit is an essential companion for every innovator, innovation team leader, operations manager, and corporate change agent who needs to drive organic growth. Written and presented in an easy-to-use reference format, the book helps users understand why, when, and how to apply each technique for maximum benefits and results. The fifty-plus tools and techniques in this book are organized around a framework for identifying innovation opportunities, generating new and unusual ideas, selecting the best ideas for further refinement, and implementing new solutions that better meet customer expectations. This revised second edition includes significant updates to nearly two dozen techniques Also offers several brand new techniques, including Idea Harvesting and Treatment, Seventy-six Standard Solutions, and Six Thinking Hats This updated and revised edition oTable of ContentsDOWNLOADABLE EXHIBITS xiii PREFACE xv INTRODUCTION xvii P A R T I Define the Opportunity 1 TECHNIQUE 1 Jobs to be Done 3 Highlight the human need you’re trying to fulfill TECHNIQUE 2 Job Mapping 13 Determine how customers are getting jobs done TECHNIQUE 3 Outcome Expectations 20 Give customers more of what they desire TECHNIQUE 4 Value Quotient 27 Identify opportunity gaps in the marketplace TECHNIQUE 5 Ethnography 34 Observe your customers to uncover unarticulated needs TECHNIQUE 6 Scenario Planning 41 Paint visions of possible change TECHNIQUE 7 Heuristic Redefinition 49 Draw a picture of your system and its parts to focus ideation TECHNIQUE 8 Nine Windows 57 Looking at your opportunity through nine different lenses TECHNIQUE 9 Job Scoping 64 Broaden or narrow your innovation focus TECHNIQUE 10 Stakeholder Management 68 Get key influencers involved and on your side TECHNIQUE 11 Cognitive Style 74 Leverage the diversity of your exploiters and explorers TECHNIQUE 12 Project Charter 82 Keep your innovation team focused and on track TECHNIQUE 13 Innovation Financial Management 90 Constantly improve your assumption-to-knowledge ratio P A R T II Discover the Ideas 99 TECHNIQUE 14 Resource Optimization 101 Make sure you use all available resources TECHNIQUE 15 Functional Analysis 108 Scrutinize your system for innovation TECHNIQUE 16 Trend Prediction 115 Learn from evolution’s genetic code TECHNIQUE 17 Creative Challenge 125 Sacrifice the sacred cows TECHNIQUE 18 HIT Matrix 130 Compare existing solutions to spark new breakthroughs TECHNIQUE 19 SCAMPER 133 Ask eight important questions TECHNIQUE 20 Brainwriting 6-3-5 137 Encourage equal opportunity ideation TECHNIQUE 21 Imaginary Brainstorming 140 Get silly for the sake of creativity TECHNIQUE 22 Concept Tree 144 Leverage current ideas to generate many ideas TECHNIQUE 23 Random Stimulus 147 Use an unrelated picture or word to spawn new ideas TECHNIQUE 24 Provocation and Movement 153 Bust through the roadblocks in your thinking TECHNIQUE 25 Forced Association 159 Hone in on solutions from other industries TECHNIQUE 26 Structured Abstraction 164 Guide your innovation using 40 proven principles TECHNIQUE 27 Separation Principles 173 Split your innovation problem in four ways TECHNIQUE 28 Substance Field Analysis 179 Learn how substances interact with fields to form solutions TECHNIQUE 29 Biomimicry 189 Seek nature’s eons of experience to find answers TECHNIQUE 30 KJ Method 195 Group and organize ideas by their natural affinities TECHNIQUE 31 Idea Sorting and Refinement 199 Organize and shape ideas to improve their yield TECHNIQUE 32 Six Thinking Modes 206 Evaluate your solution ideas in six different ways P A R T III Develop the Designs 215 TECHNIQUE 33 Functional Requirements 217 Identify what customers want in your solution TECHNIQUE 34 Axiomatic Design 223 Transform what customers want into the best products and services TECHNIQUE 35 Function Structure 231 Identify how the solution functions in its whole and its parts TECHNIQUE 36 Morphological Matrix 236 Generate solution concepts by combining design alternatives TECHNIQUE 37 TILMAG 241 Pair ideal solution elements to create new design concepts TECHNIQUE 38 Work Cell Design 245 Configure the workspace for flow and optimization TECHNIQUE 39 Paired Comparison Analysis 253 Rank design concepts against each other in pairs TECHNIQUE 40 Pugh Matrix 257 Evaluate all your design concepts to create the invincible solution TECHNIQUE 41 Process Capability 262 Predict the performance of your new solution TECHNIQUE 42 Robust Design 268 Make your design insensitive to uncontrollable influences TECHNIQUE 43 Design Scorecards 273 Develop a dashboard to track your design and its underlying processes TECHNIQUE 44 Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 285 Anticipate what can go wrong with your solution before it does TECHNIQUE 45 Mistake Proofing 293 Install measures to prevent human and system error TECHNIQUE 46 Discrete Event Simulation 301 Visualize and test your innovation through computer modeling TECHNIQUE 47 Rapid Prototyping 308 Make a fast 3D model of your solution to explore its viability P A R T IV Demonstrate the Innovation 315 TECHNIQUE 48 Prototyping 317 Make a fully functioning model of your new product to test and perfect it TECHNIQUE 49 Piloting 322 Implement your solution on a limited basis to work out any problems TECHNIQUE 50 SIPOC Map 328 Identify the key inputs and outputs of your process TECHNIQUE 51 Process Map/Value Stream Map 333 Flesh out the details of your process TECHNIQUE 52 Measurement Systems Analysis 340 Make sure you know your measurements are valid TECHNIQUE 53 Design of Experiments 348 Analyze input and output variables to identify the critical few TECHNIQUE 54 Conjoint Analysis 354 Compare solution attributes to cull out customer preferences TECHNIQUE 55 Process Behavior Charts 360 Monitor process performance to keep the new solution in control TECHNIQUE 56 Cause & Effect Diagram 367 Investigate the root causes of performance problems TECHNIQUE 57 Cause & Effect Matrix 371 Identify the key input-output relationships in need of attention TECHNIQUE 58 Control Plan 374 Ensure that your new solution becomes commercialized as planned ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 381 INDEX 383

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Book SynopsisProvides managers with actionable insight into a select set of innovation constraints and how to best deal with them This PDMA Essentials Book, the third in this series, provides a framework of individual, organizational, and market and societal constraints that guides managers in identifying specific constraints related to their innovation activities and provides them with corresponding tools and practices to overcome and leverage those constraints. Written by a team of international innovation experts, Leveraging Constraints for Innovation: New Product Development Essentials from the PDMA is presented in three parts. The first part, Individual Constraints, provides insights into how to: simultaneously solve social and commercial needs for greater creativity; apply a multi-stage approach to overcome knowledge sharing in teams; and anticipate and account for psychographic differences among customers during product launch. In the second part, OrganizationaTable of ContentsAbout the Editors ix Introduction xiJelena Spanjol and Sebastian Gurtner PART 1: INDIVIDUAL CONSTRAINTS IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 1 1 FROM SUSTAINABILITY CONSTRAINTS TO CREATIVE ACTION: INCREASING MANAGERIAL INNOVATION BY SIMULTANEOUSLY SOLVING SOCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEEDS 5Goran Calic, Maryam Ghasemaghaei 2 A PRACTICE-ORIENTED APPROACH TO OVERCOME KNOWLEDGE-SHARING BOUNDARIES IN INNOVATION PROJECTS 19Christiane Rau, Anne-Katrin Neyer and Katja Krämer-Helmer 3 THE CONSUMER AS THE LAST CONSTRAINT: ADDRESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSTRAINTS IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 39Nadine Hietschold PART 2: ORGANIZATIONAL CONSTRAINTS 59 4 IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION CONSTRAINTS 61Katharina Hölzle, Tanja Reimer and Hans Georg Gemünden 5 NEW SERVICE DEVELOPMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: TIME COMMITMENT AS THE SCARCEST RESOURCE 75Floortje Blindenbach-Driessen 6 BRIDGING COMMUNICATION GAPS IN VIRTUAL TEAMS 95Donovan Hardenbrook, Teresa Jurgens-Kowal PART 3: MARKET CONSTRAINTS 119 7 HOW TO DEVELOP LOW-END INNOVATION CAPABILITIES: ADAPTING CAPABILITIES TO OVERCOME CONSTRAINTS FOR CONSUMERS IN LOW-END MARKETS 121Ronny Reinhardt 8 DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS FOR UNDERRESOURCED MARKETS 139Aruna Shekar, Andrew Drain 9 OVERCOMING MARKET CONSTRAINTS IN EMERGING MARKETS: LESSONS FROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN THE INDIAN HEALTHCARE SECTOR 155Nivedita Agarwal, Alexander Brem 10 AMBIGUITY AND MISDIRECTION? BRING IT ON! LESSONS ABOUT OVERCOMING FROM WOMEN MARKET TRADERS 167José Antonio Rosa, Shikha Upadhyaya INDEX 183

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Book SynopsisBernard Marr is a leading global authority and best-selling author on organisational performance and business success. He regularly advises leading companies, organisations and governments across the globe, making him an acclaimed and award-winning keynote speaker, researcher, consultant and teacher. He is acknowledged by the CEO Journal as one of today's leading business brains. Table of ContentsAbout the author Publisher’s acknowledgements Introduction The top 10 do's and dont's of using Key Performance Indicators part 1 Measuring and understanding your customers 1 Net promoter score (NPS) 2 Customer profitability score 3 Customer retention rate 4 Conversion rate 5 Relative market share part 2 Measuring and understanding your financial performance 6 Revenue growth rate 7 Net profit 8 Net profit margin 9 Gross profit margin 10 Operating profit margin 11 Return on investment (ROI) 12 Cash conversion cycle (CCC) part 3 Measuring and understanding your internal processes 13 Capacity utilisation rate (CUR) 14 Project schedule variance (PSV) 15 Project cost variance (PCV) 16 Earned value (EV) metric 17 Order fulfilment cycle time (OFCT) 18 Delivery in full, on time (DIFOT) rate 19 Quality index 20 Process downtime level part 4 Measuring and understanding your employees 21 Staff advocacy score 22 Employee engagement level 23 Absenteeism Bradford factor 24 Human capital value added (HCVA) 25 360-degree feedback score 10 useful books to read next Glossary of terms Index

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Book SynopsisRichard Hall is Chairman of RH&A and Showcase Presentations Limited, which was most recently behind the Pearson presentation at the Strand. He has written four books for Pearson, which include Brilliant Presentation, Brilliant Business Creativity and The Secrets of Success At Work. His background is in marketing and advertising.Table of Contents Introduction: what do you think? 1 Your thinking machine needs looking after 2 A brilliant thinking toolkit 3 Problem-solvers of the world get ready 4 Read, mark, learn and listen (most of all listen) 5 Deconstructing the decision-making process 6 Become better at decision-making 7 Heffalump-traps, sleeping-policemen and other pitfalls 8 What makes creativity so powerful and so exciting 9 Ten ways to become brilliantly creative 10 Exercises to help you become creative 11 Winning strategies for your creative journey 12 Creating brilliant creative-thinking workshops 13 How to get on other people’s wavelengths 14 Ways to connect more effectively 15 Understanding changing minds and changing times 16 Using our minds to their full potential A reading list Index

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Book SynopsisLance Wright shows why business in the 21st century requires a new understanding of the intersection of risk, security, and human resource management. He argues that these areas should no longer be considered separate processes, handled by technical specialists with limited spheres of expertise. People, risk and security management should be treated as a critically important integrated business management system. People may be your greatest asset but they can also be your biggest liability.They expose you to all sorts of risks risks from things they can do (or fail to do) and from things that can be done to them. No matter how tight a risk and security management policy may be in theory, it can fail on its first contact with reality if it doesn't understand the people involved.Wright understands people, risk and security like few others. For years he was in charge people management for leading oil companies getting people into and out of some of the mostTable of ContentsIntroduction.- Chapter 1 Rethinking People, Risk, And Security.- Chapter 2 The Causes of New Threats.- Chapter 3 Managing the People Risks to Organizations.- Chapter 4 A Primer on Political Risk and Terrorism.- Chapter 5 Managing Cyber Security.- Chapter 6 Economic Espionage and Business Intelligence.- Chapter 7 Business Continuity Planning.- Chapter 8 Managing Crisis and Disaster.- Chapter 9 Planning for Pandemics.- Chapter 10 Effective Substance Abuse Programs.- Chapter 11 Reducing Workplace Violence.- Chapter 12 The New World of Corporate Security.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisSimon Hall, based in Berkshire, UK, is a marketing innovator with 25 years' experience in Technology and Services Marketing. He is the Managing Director and Founder of NextGen Marketing Solutions, a B2B marketing and business consultancy. Previously UK Chief Marketing Officer for Dell, he has also held senior roles at Acer, Microsoft and Toshiba. He is a Course Director with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and lectures at Pearson Business School (University of Kent). He is a B2B council member with the Data and Marketing Association (DMA) and the author of B2B Digital Marketing Strategy, also published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"If you read any B2B marketing publication this year, this should be it! Simon Hall provides us with a refreshing view, relevant content and truly practical advice, touching on many areas pertinent in the B2B marketing world right now and for the future. Absolutely fantastic insight for any marketer" * Catherine Dutton, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Atos *"How do you build best-in-class B2B strategy in today's digital economy? How are great B2B brands built? How do you select the right lead nurturing agency? Innovative B2B Marketingis a rich ­treasure trove of B2B strategic wisdom." * Shenda Loughnane, Global MD, iProspect *"B2B marketers today need to be more dynamic than ever before, but this can be difficult in an environment where the complexity of the tools, technologies, techniques and channels has exploded, leaving many of us floundering. Innovative B2B Marketingprovides the guidance that all B2B marketers need to help them navigate for success. I will be keeping this book very close to hand." * Richard Robinson, Former Chair, B2B Council DMA *"A long-overdue resource for anyone working in the B2B environment or wishing to enter into it. Simon Hall's development of practical and relevant B2B marketing models make this essential reading for marketers and other professionals" * Dawn Southgate, Former Head of Knowledge, The Chartered Institute of Marketing *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction to business marketing; Section - ONE: Developing your marketing strategy; Chapter - 02: The new marketing mix; Chapter - 03: B2B marketing strategy and planning; Section - TWO: Improve B2B customer-centric marketing; Chapter - 04: Business customers and buying behaviours; Chapter - 05: Acquisition marketing; Chapter - 06: Retention and loyalty marketing; Chapter - 07: Marketing for preventing customer attrition; Chapter - 08: C-suite marketing; Chapter - 09: B2B product and solutions marketing; Section - THREE: ‘Transform’ through content and digital marketing; Chapter - 10: Digital and content marketing; Chapter - 11: Digital marketing strategy and planning; Chapter - 12: B2B digital marketing channels; Chapter - 13: Content marketing; Chapter - 14: B2B social media marketing; Chapter - 15: B2B brand building; Section - FOUR: ‘Collaborate’ with partners; Chapter - 16: Partnership marketing; Chapter - 17: B2B influencer marketing; Chapter - 18: The modern B2B channel landscape; Chapter - 19: Marketing to and through channel partners; Section - FIVE: Optimizing marketing execution; Chapter - 20: Sales and marketing alignment; Chapter - 21: Account-based marketing; Chapter - 22: Lead generation; Chapter - 23: Lead nurturing; Chapter - 24: Modern B2B events marketing; Chapter - 25: Measuring and evaluating B2B marketing

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Book SynopsisDarrell Alfonso is an award-winning Martech leader with 15 years' experience managing marketing technology at startups and the world's leading enterprises. Based in California, he leads marketing operations at Amazon Web Services and has consulted for Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Abbot Labs and AT&T. He was named a Top Martech Marketer to Follow in 2020 by Martech Alliance and is a two-time Adobe Marketo Champion. He is also a marketing instructor and was previously VP of Communications at the American Marketing Association.Trade Review"In an era of increasingly complex go-to-market strategies, Darrell Alfonso has helped capture some fundamentals that every Marketing Operations and Martech professional needs. What's more, it's an incredible resource for leaders to wrap their minds around the complex (and ever changing) landscape of Marketing Technology." * Mike Rizzo, CEO, MarketingOps.com *"Digital marketing has forever changed how businesses operate. Having personally experienced much of this transformation as it was happening, I can tell you the Martech Stack will continue to expand and evolve as technology, channels and strategies change. This book is masterfully written and a great blend of current practices, and what's next for Marketing teams." * Nick Bonfiglio, CEO and Founder of Syncari *"Darrell's deep knowledge in how Martech really works in an organisation, paired with a thoughtfully researched historical context and visionary foresight into where it's heading makes this essential reading for the seasoned or beginner marketing technologist alike." * Juan Mendoza, Founder and Editor, The Martech Weekly *"To be successful in marketing requires an understanding of how marketing technology is used to create the customer experience and to acquire, engage and retain customers. With this book Darrell Alfonso has made the complex world that is the marketing technology industry accessible and delivers a comprehensive guide to help companies deploy and manage an effective technology strategy. This is a must read for anyone in marketing or the C-Suite." * Anita Brearton, Founder and CEO, CabinetM *"Bible to all marketers. Martech is an integral part and lies at the center of any Marketing organization and all Marketing leaders must have a basic grasp and understanding of Martech. This book is the bible to understanding bringing the right Martech and the right people to orchestrate the strategy and the tools together." * Jessica Kao, Director, F5 Networks *"The explosion of martech in the last decade is a phenomenon that is defining the potential and future of marketing as a profession and a discipline. If you're in any way interested in martech, and what it means for your career in marketing, this book is a must-read." * Joel Harrison, Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, B2B Marketing & Propolis *"Today, every business is a digital business where consumers are in control of the buying experience. Yet, while marketing technology is foundational to building your brand and growing your business digitally, most senior leaders don't understand "martech." Which is why this book is essential, as it enlightens us on how we leverage the power of marketing technology now and in the future." * Cassidy Shield, Chief Growth Officer, Refine Labs *"The Martech Handbook is a must for every modern marketer. With the acceleration of digital transformation in the world there has never been a more important time for marketers to build their knowledge and capabilities in martech. This book provides a deep dive on the core principles of marketing technology success including stack design, gaining stakeholder martech buy-in to developing robust marketing operations governance." * Carlos Doughty, Founder and CEO, Learning Experience Alliance *"Marketing is now thoroughly a technology-powered discipline. To thrive in today's environment, marketing organizations need to develop strong, mature marketing operations and martech capabilities. You couldn't ask for a better guide to achieving than Darrell Alfonso, a pioneering martech industry leader and marketing ops pro. The Martech Handbook is a treasure map to world-class marketing in an age of digital transformation and beyond." * Scott Brinker, Editor, chiefmartec.com *"This is chalked full of real-world advice to unlock the value of martech. A must read for any marketer thinking about or in the throes of using tech and tools to run Marketing like a business." * Scott Vaughan, Go-to-Market and MarTech Strategist *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction – The rise of marketing technology; Chapter - 02: The business need for Martech; Chapter - 03: Key categories of Martech; Chapter - 04: What is a Martech stack?; Chapter - 05: The framework for effective Martech stack design; Chapter - 06: The core business systems and platforms for every marketing team; Chapter - 07: Identifying value-add marketing platforms and tools; Chapter - 08: Principles for robust and scalable Martech stack management; Chapter - 09: Martech measurement, monitoring, and governance; Chapter - 10: Getting buy-in; Chapter - 11: Continual improvement

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Book SynopsisMark Shayler works with businesses and corporations to reduce their environmental impact and his clients include Coca-Cola, Nike, Bacardi, WPP, Samsung Electronics Europe, Welsh Water, Hiut Denim and Novatech. He is a founding partner of the Do Lecture series and is a Visiting Fellow in Sustainable Design at Loughborough University. He lives near Leicester, UK.Trade Review"Mark Shayler is a pioneer of the notion that going green is good for business, and this brilliantly accessible book shows how every workplace can make a difference for the planet, and still be business winners." * Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, founder of River Cottage and environmental campaigner *"All small businesses should read this book because it's a revolution waiting to happen. I truly believe that business can change the world and nobody breaks down the steps to making a profit with principles better than Mark does here. If you want to make a (real) difference but aren't sure how, this is a superb place to start." * Holly Tucker MBE, Founder of Notonthehighstreet *"This is the book I was waiting for. With his characteristic verve and straight-talking swagger, Mark Shayler shows you the sustainability bits that matter and ditches the ones that don't. Suddenly everything makes sense! Keep this book in your back pocket for meetings, project pitches and getting lost in the forest. A must-read and a must-act book which illuminates your path every step of the way." * Lucy Siegle, Author and Journalist *"An honest and enlightening manifesto for change. Between the sober truth and some reasons to be cheerful, Mark highlights the brutal reality of our current road to terminal illness, whilst explaining that every business can contribute to our road to recovery by correctly harnessing the power of its people. Energy. Circularity. Mobility. Regeneration. Resilience. Education. Activism. If any of these words are resonant with you, this book is your must-have guide to understanding the impact of doing business on the planet, providing a multitude of options to re-think and re-invent why an accountable, progressive and regenerative business culture is the key to designing a better future." * Raoul Shah, Founder and Joint CEO, The Casbah Group *"Mark Shayler has been around a bit in the world of corporate sustainability - in fact, more than 30 years. And he's worked with a shedload of companies during that time. So he knows what he's talking about, the anecdotes are authentic, and his humour a tonic in what can be very arid territory. Part 'how to' primer, part explainer of all things relevant, and part celebration of the power of creative design. You Can't Make Money from a Dead Planet ticks all the boxes." * Sir Jonathan Porritt, environmentalist and former Director of Friends of the Earth *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Where are we and how did we get here?; Chapter - 02: You can’t make money from a dead planet; Chapter - 03: The main environmental challenges; Chapter - 04: Business impacts; Chapter - 05: Is there any good news?; Chapter - 06: How do we do good and still turn a profit?; Chapter - 07: The strategic tools you need to change your business; Chapter - 08: The practical and science-based tools to change your business (and still make a profit); Chapter - 09: Re-framing business; Chapter - 10: The regenerative business; Chapter - 11: ‘The last chapter’; Chapter - 12: Notes;

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Book SynopsisJoe Wheeler is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant. He is the CEO of CX/Digital, a subsidiary of The Service Profit Chain Institute (SPCI), a Boston-based consulting firm. Before launching The Service Profit Chain Institute, he was the Quality and Productivity Executive for Bank of America. Prior to this, he was Executive Vice President with The Forum Corporation, where he managed the firm's Customer Experience Consulting Practice.He earned his MBA from Edinburgh Business School and lives in Hingham, Massachusetts.Trade Review"Joe Wheeler's latest book hits a lot of my hot buttons: immersive experiences, customization at scale, flywheels of learning and of course digital technology. Get your highlighter out before you open it up and let Joe's principles and case studies lead you in developing your own playbook for thriving in today's Experience Economy." * B. Joseph Pine II, co-author of 'The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money' *"A timely treasure for those who wonder whether, why and how 'digital' fundamentally changes the customer experience, with an added bonus 'playbook' for designing business models up to the task." * Susan Fournier Allen, Questrom Professor and Dean, Boston University, Questrom School of Business *"A must-read for managers looking to stay current on this rapidly changing topic. The book could not be more timely or useful!" * Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School *"Joe's book reminds us that in a digital-first world, our people have never been more important. That the brands customers love understand how to design experiences that create enduring value for employees, customers and shareholders. I highly recommend it." * Maxine Clark, Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop; CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation *"Creating a best-in-class digital experience requires a design that resonates with your consumers. This book focuses on the role of design and the importance it plays in creating the deepest relationship with your consumer and the impact that is possible for your business." * Chris McCann, Chief Executive Officer, 1-800-FLOWERS.Com *"Joe Wheeler is my 'go-to' for anything related to customer insights and customer experience. There is no one better. This new book shares the wisdom of a true master." * Robert C. Wolcott, Co-Founder & Chair, TWIN Global *"A focused manifesto for companies looking to leverage digital technologies to deliver a highly valued customer experience. Joe's ability to boil this down to seven intuitive strategies with carefully chosen examples to bring these to life with actionable playbooks make this a must-read for multiple departments." * Abhi Ingle, Chief Operating Officer, Revenue Operations Qualtrics *"A hallmark of Joe Wheeler's work has always been his clear-eyed understanding that it's not enough merely to design a great product or service. You also have to be able to deliver it consistently, at reasonable cost and in a sustainable manner. This practical perspective permeates The Digital First Customer Experience. Joe outlines an approach that is both simple and sophisticated, both immediately impactful and enduring. And he does it through a series of engaging and enjoyable stories, making it as accessible as it is essential." * Rob Markey Partner, Bain & Company, and co-author of 'The Ultimate Question 2.0' *"What Joe's book Managing the Customer Experience did for the experience economy, so his latest book will do for the digital economy. If you want to understand how to create leading edge CX, this book is for you." * Shaun Smith, Founder, Smith+Co *"I deeply admire Joe's passion for creating enduring customer experiences. He is relentless in seeking to understand how human centered design can improve the digital experience to create shared value for the customer, employee and enterprise." * Brad Warner, Board Member, Capital One *"I've seen first-hand the perils and promise of digital-first strategies. Wheeler's playbook ensures the former is avoided and latter is achieved. I highly recommend it." * Dana Stalder, Partner, Matrix *"Joe Wheeler's book is a gift to those who work to take up the cause which I love and have made my own life's work: to improve lives. I know you will find his book an outstanding arrow in your quiver of resources to elevate your company to one that is admired and loved." * Jeanne Bliss, Author of Chief Customer Officer 2.0' and 'Would You Do that to Your Mother?' *"Joe Wheeler continues to innovate as the global market leader in customer experience strategy. Through digital-first, Joe has created the digital roadmap that customer-centric leaders can execute to grow their business." * Michael Crosby, Chief Executive Officer, AquOm Incorporated *"I love this book. If you are operating a business in 2023 and beyond, it's critical you understand and master the CX Digital space. The Digital-First Customer Experience by Joe Wheeler tells you how you do it." * Brad Smith, Founder President of Vector Business Navigation, Inc; CXPA Board member alumni *"Joe Wheeler's new book succinctly describes the 'digital tsunami' that is changing the way all companies will deliver customer experiences in the future. His advice? Instead of just adapting to it, put it to your advantage. I couldn't agree more, and this book shows you how." * Diane Hessan, Founder and Chairman, C Spa *"The Digital-First Customer Experience provides actionable strategies to design next-generation experiences, move AI from the back office to the customer and to help you make the right choices in a digital-first world." * Geoffrey Parker, Charles E. Hutchinson '68A Professor of Engineering Innovation, Dartmouth College; co-author of 'Platform Revolution' *"The Digital-First Customer Experience provides a peek into how successful companies across different industries deliver a personalized path to engage customers throughout their journey. Key AI/ML tech enablers serve as a backdrop while the design principles framework provides structure to innovate an engaging CX-driven solution." * Sherri Dorfman, Chief Executive Officer, Stepping Stone Partners *"Joe Wheeler is a long-time friend and colleague who I respect and admire. I highly recommend reading his new book, The Digital-First Customer Experience. The fusion of digital and its impact on looking at holistic experiences vs. fragmentation is essential for the success of CX and employee experiences in the future. The time has come, if not long past, for CX and EX professionals to be well versed in the essential shift from the Industrial Age perspectives to the Age of Transformative Experience. Value creation has been with us for a while, yet CX perspectives seem siloed and fragmented. A recipe for ineffectiveness." * Lou Carbone, Chief Executive Officer, Experience Engineering, Inc. *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: PART 1: The new 3 C’S Chapter - 02: PART 2: The 7 design strategies Chapter - 03: DESIGN STRATEGY 1: Achieve emotional peaks across channels, finishing strong Chapter - 04: DESIGN STRATEGY 2: Create a personalization flywheel to grow customer engagement Chapter - 05: DESIGN STRATEGY 3: Strengthen customer commitment by providing choice and control Chapter - 06: DESIGN STRATEGY 4: Foster ownership through customer community and co-creation Chapter - 07: DESIGN STRATEGY 5: Inspire rituals that create shared meaning Chapter - 08: DESIGN STRATEGY 6: Empower customers through immersive experiences Chapter - 09: DESIGN STRATEGY 7: Link digital assets to leverage value over cost Chapter - 10: The 7 design strategies summary Chapter - 11: PART 3: The playbook Chapter - 12: Start by solving the right problems Chapter - 13: Build your business case Chapter - 14: The design process Chapter - 15: Execute to scale Chapter - 16: Epilogue Chapter - 17: APPENDIX: CX/digital maturity assessment Chapter - 18: APPENDIX 1: The CX/digital design accelerator

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Book SynopsisA powerful and valuable book to live a life of greater freedom and impact, Robin Sharma, #1 worldwide bestselling author of The 5AM Club and The Everyday Hero ManifestoReimagine your future, adjust your efforts, jump into action and work for just ten more years before doing what the hell you want!Building a business can be confusing. Entrepreneurs aren''t sure whether to keep control or delegate and automate, say yes or say no, work all hours or prioritise work-life balance. They take advice from all directions and wind up feeling overwhelmed and overworked without a finish line in sight.The TEN YEAR CAREER turns that premise upside down and argues that it doesn''t have to be that way. If you have intention, focus, a willingness to question received truths and the vision to think big, you can emulate the world''s most successful entrepreneurs and retire in ten years, no matter where you are in your career today.You''ll leaTrade ReviewTen Year Career has the same 'shake-up' potential as The 4-Hour Work Week did, shifting our thinking to, 'Oh, I could get this done faster and better if I worked in these ways.' Entrepreneurs often fall in the gap between the promise of freedom (I'll make money in my sleep) and the reality (I'm scrapping to keep my business alive). In Ten Year Career, Jodie moves us smartly and quickly toward the reality of freedom by reminding us what tools, tactics and habits really matter. -- Ben Keene, Rebel Book ClubEvery future millionaire needs this wise perspective. -- Derek Sivers, entrepreneur, author

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Book SynopsisTo innovate profitably, you need more than just creativity. Do you have what it takes?If you read nothing else on inspiring and executing innovation, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you innovate effectively.Leading experts such as Clayton Christensen, Peter Drucker, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter provide the insights and advice you need to: Decide which ideas are worth pursuing Innovate through the front linesnot just from the top Adapt innovations from the developing world to wealthier markets Tweak new ventures along the way using discovery-driven planning Tailor your efforts to meet customers' most pressing needs Avoid classic pitfalls such as stifling innovation with rigid processes

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Book SynopsisThe only book you need to understand blockchain: what it is, how it works and how it will transform business, society and our everyday lives. Basic Blockchain is an accessible, non-technical introduction to a revolutionary technology.''Makes it easy for the average business executive to understand blockchain'' -- Chris Larsen, founder and chairman, Ripple''An essential tool for those looking to distinguish information from noise'' -- Eva Kaili, MEP and Chair of The Committee for the Future of Science and TechnologyA revolution is under way across the globe, yet very few people understand it. Basic Blockchain will explain everything you need to know to understand the technology that will soon disrupt and revolutionise everything from financial and health services to the property market and how we vote.Born of an obscure body of research on game theory developed by NASA, originally championed by drug dealers seeking toTrade ReviewDavid, a long-time expert in fintech, makes it easy for the average business executive to understand blockchain. He then shows us some of the exciting possibilities that could one day create trillion-dollar industriesBasic Blockchain is a must-read for anyone who wants to get an understanding of this emerging and disruptive technology. It is pitched at the busy executive or public service employee who knows that they should understand blockchain technology and its applications, but just hasn't been able to set aside the time to fully grasp it . . . It's a quick read that anyone can finish during the time it takes to fly from JFK to Bermuda. Well done, DavidDavid has brought blockchain to life, driving insights into how to use it to promote transparency and efficiency. I found it helpful as I think through optimizing management of a $110 billion investment portfolioBlockchain is already part of our everyday life. Its promise to reinvent the concept of trust and create optimal governance systems for the brave new data economy is ground-breaking. The distributed ledger's utility is to strengthen us as citizens and customers. David Shrier's Basic Blockchain is an essential tool for those looking to distinguish information from noise . . . It is a complete and reliable guide for policy makers, regulators and business leaders who need to make informed decisions beyond the hypeBlockchain could transform everything from financial services and currencies, how we process payments, insurance and medical records to government and the application of law. Shrier clearly illustrates the game-changing role blockchain could play in all kinds of everyday activities and businesses. Basic Blockchain is an excellent and visionary outlook of what a better future could look likeThis book is unlike any other that covers this complicated topic. After reading it, you will be able to understand the core concepts of blockchain -- Anand Patel * Medium *

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Book Synopsis If you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset. From generating ideas and creating business plans to sales and marketing, THE ULTIMATE STARTUP BOOK is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Discover the main themes and key ideas you need and bring it all together with practical exercises.This is your complete course in entrepreneurship. ABOUT THE SERIESULTIMATE books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From marketing and sales to management and finance, each title gives comprehensive coverage of the essential business skills you need to get ahead in your career. Written in straightforward English, each book is designed to help you quickly master the subject, with fun quizzes embedded so that you can check how you''re doing.

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Book SynopsisArianna Huffington is one of the world's most prominent business leaders in media. As co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, she built the first internet newspaper, which eclipsed the traffic of The New York Times and won the Pulitzer Prize. Creating a digital media empire from an investment of just over $1 million, she sold HuffPost to AOL in 2011 for more than $300 million.HuffPost went on to become the flagship publication for global telecommunications giant Verizon, before being acquired by BuzzFeed in 2020. Considered to be one of the most influential women on earth, Huffington went on to establish Thrive Global, a wellness and technology start-up that aims to end the stress and burn-out epidemic.This concise, but richly detailed, biography provides an overview of Huffington's life and career, chronicling her journey from Athens to London, New York, Washington and California, across seven decades. From her e

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Book Synopsis Reed Hastings is one of the world''s foremost business leaders. As co-founder, chairman and CEO of Netflix, he has built one of the largest media and entertainment companies on the planet, with an estimated personal net worth of $3.6 billion. A notable philanthropist, he has served on the boards of a number of non-profit organisations as well as Facebook and Microsoft. This concise but detailed biography provides an overview of Hastings'' career trajectory. From his unique management style to the biggest mistakes he has made along the way, to the reasons behind his decision to take Netflix from a business that dealt with products (rental DVDs) to a technology company that focuses on streaming, Burgess sheds light on Hastings'' success and looks to what the future may bring for him and his ventures. Aspirational and positive, this is the perfect book for those looking for a concise and accessible account of a true global business visionary.

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Book Synopsis'A game-changer' 'A must-read' 'Simple yet powerful'The single best way to have a great idea is to produce lots of ideas.The number of new ideas your organization can produce is a metric for its ability to generate novel solutions to any given problem. Your ideaflow is the most crucial business metric that you've never considered. Every business problem is, finally, an idea problem. How well you can solve those problems is how well you and your business can perform, navigate uncertainty, and develop innovations.Drawing from their decades of teaching Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 executives at the world famous Stanford d.school and leading innovative companies like Patagonia, Klebahn and Utley offer a battle-tested framework to exponentially boost your ideaflow. You'll learn how to:-- Establish a brief daily creativity practice-- Develop thousands of great ideas on demand-- Run cheap, fast tests to determine which ideas will work-- Persuade your team and organization on the importance of centering ideaflowAre you ready to supercharge your organization's creativity?Trade ReviewIf everyone practiced what Utley and Klebahn preach, we could cure diseases and invent crazy technologies. After you read this book, no challenge will be too big for you to solve * Greg McKeown, bestselling author of ESSENTIALISM and EFFORTLESS *Offers practical tips on how to become cognitively open so you can unlock innovation in yourself and others * Kim Scott, author of RADICAL CANDOR and JUST WORK *This book is a game-changer that every leader should read * Carl Liebert, CEO of Keller Williams, Autonation, and 24 Hour Fitness *Insightful and entertaining... a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the wellspring of creativity * Kelly Leonard, Executive Director at The Second City and author of YES, AND *This inspiring, fun, and relentlessly practical roadmap is required reading for anyone bent on building a creative team or organization * Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and bestselling author *The concept behind ideaflow is simple yet powerful. Ideas can come from anywhere and the more you can harness that mindset, the better. Every would-be leader and innovator should read this * Elizabeth Spaulding, CEO of Stitch Fix *A founder's secret weapon. Ideaflow is full of tools for everyone seeking to innovate constantly, build thoughtfully, and grow quickly. * Diarra Bousso, Founder & CEO at DIARRABLU *Our fearful quest for the proven right answer distracts us from the real work: building a flow of ideas that have a chance to solve the problems right in front of us. Ideaflow gives you a proven method to get out of your own way and start doing the work. * Seth Godin, author of THE PRACTICE *These authors are masterful at demystifying how any organization can turn creativity into a steady practice * Chris Flink, CEO and Executive Director of the Exploratorium and Former IDEO Partner *Teams succeed to the degree that there is a free flow of ideas. Read this book to learn how to bring out the best in others-and in yourself. * Scott Galloway, bestselling author of THE FOUR and POST CORONA *Finally, a book on creating a design-forward culture at your company that comes with practical and measurable advice. Read this book and you'll change the way you work, and maybe the way you live. * Bill Burnett, coauthor of DESIGNING YOUR LIFE and DESIGNING YOUR NEW WORK LIFE *Can't imagine where ManiMe would be without Jeremy and Perry. The coolest thing I learned is that we need to have a "founder's mindset" long before the product is ready for the market. They liberated my thinking, significantly accelerating our launch without unnecessary worry! * Jooyeon Song, Co-Founder and CEO of ManiMe *How do you invent what's next? Simply try to learn how to have more and better ideas. Ideaflow offers eye-opening techniques combined with practical insights into how anyone can establish creativity as a daily practice in their lives. * Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google’s Chief Innovation Evangelist, Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s d.school *Utley and Klebahn were by far the most transformative professors we had at Stanford. Ideaflow finally makes their lessons available to aspiring innovators everywhere. If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes to put something new out into the world, read this book * Maite & Itziar Diez-Canedo, Co-founders and Co-CEOs of Via *Utley and Klebahn share proven tools and insider tricks from their renowned consulting expertise and best-in-class programs, so that these game-changing ideas flow to the rest of us. * Leidy Klotz, Author of SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, Professor of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Virginia *The core teaching of Ideaflow of getting out into the real world, quickly is the antithesis to my training as an MBA but I've since become obsessed with the art of experimenting, iterating, asking, and listening in order to build a massively impactful company that is unique in the marketplace. Founders shouldn't miss this book. * Aishetu Dozie, Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics *Two masters of the craft provide a roadmap about how you can develop your creativity practice and help those you work with do the same. * Linda A. Hill, Chair of the Leadership Initiative, Harvard Business School and co-author of COLLECTIVE GENIUS *Over the last decade, Jeremy and Perry have become my go-to innovation gurus! This book is essential reading for anyone running an organization that desires to enhance and expand innovation. Beware the tidal wave of ideas that will follow once you start reading! * Mark Hoplamazian, CEO of Hyatt *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play! One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 languages, and is now revised and updated.Featuring a new preface and a new section providing strategies to understand and deal with the role technology plays in procrastination today, The Now Habit offers a comprehensive plan to help readers lower their stress and increase their time to enjoy guilt-free play. Dr. Fiore's techniques will help any busy person start tasks sooner and accomplish them more quickly, without the anxiety brought on by the negative habits of procrastination and perfectionism.Trade ReviewIt is rare to find a book that translates academically sound research into wise and helpful advice. * Jeffrey P. Prince, University of California, Berkley *Definitive bible for releasing anyone's procrastinating past and becoming a 'producer.' This book is my go-to recommendation to my clients (and myself!) for beating procrastination and the guilt that comes with it. * Lisa Rothstein, The DaVinci Dilemma *A phenomenal resource for many clients who struggle with procrastination. Fiore helps you figure out why you are procrastinating and offers concrete exercises and strategies to overcome the most common blocks to getting started. This is a fantastic book. * Carrie Spaulding, The Thirty-something Coach *I recommend THE NOW HABIT to my coaching clients and friends and family members because it provides clear, practical, effective advice for getting things done without beating yourself up. * Liisa Kyle, Ph.D., co-author of Happiness Awaits You *If procrastination is a major problem in your life - or even a minor problem - this book is well worth a reading. * The Simple Dollar *

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Book SynopsisGetting business on board is essential if we want to achieve the United Nations’ goal of building a better future for people and planet by 2030. But much of the sustainable business agenda falls woefully short of what is needed, with some practices even accelerating the problems they’re trying to solve. In Urgent Business Ian Thomson and Dominic Bates, a business school professor and a former journalist, combine their expert insight to challenge five common myths that trap businesses in an unsustainable black-hole and offer a manifesto for change. Combining cutting-edge research – from AI and systems theory to climate science and behavioural economics – with fascinating real-world examples, the authors highlight the practical and holistic steps all businesses can take to play their part in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. .Table of ContentsForeword by Paul Polman Joining the Dots Myth 1: A Successful Business Is a Growing and Profitable One Myth 2: Only Manage What You Can Measure Myth 3: Laser-Like Focus Gets Results Myth 4: The Consumer Is Always Right Myth 5: Irresponsible Decisions Are Made by Irresponsible Leaders Do Something Appendix 1: Get to Know Your Global Goals Appendix 2: Connecting Purpose with the Global Goals and Systems that Underpin Them Appendix 3: The Resilience Assessment Workbook Appendix 4: Carbon Scoping

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Book SynopsisOver a decade ago, renowned innovation expert Rosabeth Moss Kanter co-founded and then directed Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative. Her breakthrough work with hundreds of successful professionals and executives, as well as aspiring young entrepreneurs, identifies the leadership paradigm of the future: the ability to "think outside the building" to overcome establishment paralysis and produce significant innovation for a better world.Kanter provides extraordinary accounts of the successes and near-stumbles of purpose-driven men and women from diverse backgrounds united in their conviction that positive change is possible.A former Trader Joe's executive, for example, navigated across business, government, and community sectors to deal with poor nutrition in inner cities while reducing food waste. A concerned European banker used the power of persuasion, not position, to find novel financing for improving the health of the oceans. A Washington couple enticed global partners to join an Uber-like platform to match skilled refugees with talent-hungry companies. A visionary journalist-turned-entrepreneur closed social divides by giving fifty million social media users access to free local education and culture.When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential. In this book, Kanter shows how people everywhere can unleash their creativity and entrepreneurial adroitness to mobilize partners across challenging cultural, social, and political situations and innovate for a brighter future.

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Book Synopsis'A hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories . . . Entertaining' Financial Times'Original and inspiring' Olivier Sibony, bestselling co-author of Noise'Helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives' Jenn Lim, CEO and co-founder of Delivering Happiness and bestselling author of Beyond HappinessReal-world problems need real solutions. Often 'perfect' isn't an option, and we need something easy, smart, and quick: we need a workaround. In this groundbreaking book, Oxford University professor and award-winning researcher Paulo Savaget shows how the most valuable lessons about problem-solving can be learned from the scrappiest, poorest groups. Savaget draws examples from organizations dedicated to social action that have made an art form out of subverting the status quo, proving themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources. They do this by employing four particular workarounds: the piggyback, the loophole, the roundabout, and the next best. From remote Zambia to the waves of the North Sea, Brazilian mines to American biohackers, The Four Workarounds shows how seemingly intractable problems have been solved using unconventional tactics. Through these remarkable cases - spanning public urination to the challenges of delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities - we see how some of the world's most admired companies are already using Savaget's research to transform the ways they do business. And they can revolutionize how we approach the real challenges we encounter in our everyday lives.Trade ReviewSavaget cleverly reveals how you take scrappiness to success . . . he uses real world examples to show us smart, efficient ways to problem-solve. This book helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives -- Jenn Lim, CEO and cofounder of Delivering Happiness, and New York Times bestselling author of BEYOND HAPPINESSAn original and inspiring read for anyone interested in non-traditional problem-solving approaches -- Olivier Sibony, Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris and New York Times bestselling co-author of NOISEThe most effective companies have figured out how to "hack" their own problems and use the Four Workarounds to bypass obstacles. But these "hacks" are also used by all changemakers. Read this book to discover how to unleash the Four Workarounds in your organization -- Steve Blank, Adjunct Professor, Stanford University and author of THE FOUR STEPS TO THE EPIPHANY and THE STARTUP OWNERS MANUALA smart guide to finding creative solutions for a variety of difficulties . . . Wise and level-headed, this delivers -- Publishers WeeklyA hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories about how to work around rules and norms to solve complex problems . . . Entertaining -- Financial Times

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Book Synopsis'A hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories . . . Entertaining' Financial Times'Original and inspiring' Olivier Sibony, bestselling co-author of Noise'Helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives' Jenn Lim, CEO and co-founder of Delivering Happiness and bestselling author of Beyond HappinessReal-world problems need real solutions. Often 'perfect' isn't an option, and we need something easy, smart, and quick: we need a workaround.In this groundbreaking book, Oxford University professor and award-winning researcher Paulo Savaget shows how the most valuable lessons about problem-solving can be learned from the scrappiest, poorest groups. Savaget draws examples from organizations dedicated to social action that have made an art form out of subverting the status quo, proving themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources. They do this by employing four particular workarounds: the piggyback, the loophole, the roundabout, and the next best.From remote Zambia to the waves of the North Sea, Brazilian mines to American biohackers, The Four Workarounds shows how seemingly intractable problems have been solved using unconventional tactics. Through these remarkable cases - spanning public urination to the challenges of delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities - we see how some of the world's most admired companies are already using Savaget's research to transform the ways they do business. And they can revolutionize how we approach the real challenges we encounter in our everyday lives.Trade ReviewSavaget cleverly reveals how you take scrappiness to success . . . he uses real world examples to show us smart, efficient ways to problem-solve. This book helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives -- Jenn Lim, CEO and cofounder of Delivering Happiness, and New York Times bestselling author of BEYOND HAPPINESSAn original and inspiring read for anyone interested in non-traditional problem-solving approaches -- Olivier Sibony, Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris and New York Times bestselling co-author of NOISEThe most effective companies have figured out how to "hack" their own problems and use the Four Workarounds to bypass obstacles. But these "hacks" are also used by all changemakers. Read this book to discover how to unleash the Four Workarounds in your organization -- Steve Blank, Adjunct Professor, Stanford University and author of THE FOUR STEPS TO THE EPIPHANY and THE STARTUP OWNERS MANUALA smart guide to finding creative solutions for a variety of difficulties . . . Wise and level-headed, this delivers -- Publishers WeeklyA hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories about how to work around rules and norms to solve complex problems . . . Entertaining -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisDisruption by digital technologies? That's not a new story. But what is new is the "wise pivot," a replicable strategy for harnessing disruption to survive, grow, and be relevant to the future. It's a strategy for perpetual reinvention across the old, now, and new elements of any business.Rapid recent advances in technology are forcing leaders in every business to rethink long-held beliefs about how to adapt to emerging technologies and new markets. What has become abundantly clear: in the digital age, conventional wisdom about business transformation no longer works, if it ever did.Based on Accenture's own experience of reinventing itself in the face of disruption, the company's real world client work, and a rigorous two-year study of thousands of businesses across 30 industries, Pivot to the Future reveals methodical and bold moves for finding and releasing new sources of trapped value-unlocked by bridging the gap between what is technologically possible and how technologies are being used. The freed value enables companies to simultaneously reinvent their legacy, and current and new businesses.Pivot to the Future is for leaders who seek to turn the existential threats of today and tomorrow into sustainable growth, with the courage to understand that a wise pivot strategy is not a one-time event, but a commitment to a future of perpetual reinvention, where one pivot is followed by the next and the next.Trade ReviewOmar and the team have written a wonderful book that outlines what it takes to succeed in a world changed-and super-charged-by technology-based disruption. -- Satya Nadella, CEO, MicrosoftOmar and his colleagues provide practical information and real-world examples that will be useful to companies looking to embrace change and adopt strategies and technologies to keep reinventing and iterating their customer experiences. -- Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon Web Services (AWS)Abbosh and his coauthors make a powerful case that successful innovation is a long-term game that requires constant pivots to evolve and change. -- Michael Dell, CEO, DellProvides powerful and stimulating concepts, ideas, and examples. . . . A must-read for anyone who is looking for help on the journey!! -- Hubert Joly, chairman and CEO, Best BuyAn invaluable testimony on how Accenture very successfully transformed and adapted. . . . A well-structured guide on how to 'wisely' pivot a business towards new opportunities in the digital age, and definitely a must read. -- Jean-Pascal Tricoire, chairman & CEO, Schneider ElectricA powerful framework that can shape top leadership teams' decisions around digital strategies and new operating models. -- Giovanni Caforio, CEO, Bristol-Myers SquibbI like the strategies I'm seeing here for unlocking trapped value and simultaneously reinventing legacy, current, and new areas of a business. I think they could go a long way in helping us-and other companies-get there. -- John Pettigrew, CEO, National GridA much needed perspective that reinvents tired and outdated concepts of strategy . . . Instead of theorizing, it draws on a real-world journey to figure all this out. -- Rita McGrath, bestselling author of 'The End of Competitive Advantage' and professor at Columbia Business SchoolHelps decision makers break free from traditional, linear thinking and immediate concerns . . . by leveraging disruption rather than fearing it. -- Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman, World Economic Forum

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Book Synopsis"Revealing, inspiring and funny. This book is a joy to romp through, which is good, because its final chapter is the important truth we all need to hear and understand if we are to survive this mess we've made" - Chris PackhamThis is the story of a man whose unwavering journey to save the environment has driven him all the way to the top, and a powerful manifesto for anyone who wants to change the world. Dale Vince has led a remarkable life. From ‘enemy of the state’ to ‘green energy tycoon’, he has dedicated his life to challenging conventional wisdom in pursuit of a better way to live. Dale kickstarted the now global green energy movement, helping to bring environmentalism into the mainstream. He pioneered the electric car, built the first Electric Highway to power them and runs Forest Green Rovers, the world’s first vegan football club. With a questioning mind that does not take ‘no’ for an answer, Dale has spent his whole life striving for change. In his first book, Dale explores what must be done to win the battle for Green Britain. It’s a manifesto of hope, backed up by solutions, from someone with real life experience of disrupting the energy industry and paving the way for a greener planet. This is a manifesto that is changing the world.The revised and updated version has a new chapter from Dale why he decided to shift support from Just Stop Oil to Just Stopping The Tories, why politics is the final frontier for a greener Britain and includes important links to register to vote and to get your ID sorted for the most important election of our generation.Trade ReviewRevealing, inspiring and funny. This book is a joy to romp through, which is good, because its final chapter is the important truth we all need to hear and understand if we are to survive this mess we've made.—Chris PackhamMad Max meets Laurie Lee.—Andrew Merrell, Raikes JournalI found Manifesto enthralling, thought-provoking and I learnt so much from it. Nor had I any idea that we had our own Archimedes living in The Cotswolds.—Jilly CooperManifesto is not just an essential read, it's highly entertaining. Dale Vince is the UK's best known eco entrepreneur and he tells a great story - from pitched battles with the cops as a new age traveller to standoffs with the fossil fuel energy barons. Think Silent Spring meets Succession. Ultimately this book calls out both boring eco orthodoxy and unhinged 'moonshot' rhetoric instead setting out a compelling, accessible case for radical and rapid sustainable change.—Lucy Siegle

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Book SynopsisBusiness analysis is a crucial discipline for organisational success, it enables organisations to rise to the challenges presented by today's increasing pace of change. It is a broad field and has matured into a profession of its own, with its own unique career roadmap. This practical guide explores the business analyst role including typical responsibilities and necessary skills. It signposts useful tools; commonly used methodologies and techniques, and beneficial professional development activities. A visual career roadmap for business analysts is also included, along with case studies and interviews with practising business analysts, to enable aspiring and existing business analysts at all levels to successfully plan and advance their careers.Trade Review'Provides essential information to people wishing to enter and progress through the BA profession.' -- Terri Lydiard * Director, Teal Business Solutions Limited *'Who better to write a book on a career in Business Analysis than Adrian Reed, whose own career has developed in parallel with the maturity of the Business Analysis profession itself. The book is an excellent mix of practical advice and guidance based on his own experiences and includes, not only a career road map for Business Analysts, but also a summary of the key tools and techniques that they would use throughout their working lives. This publication distils the knowledge and experience of one of the most internationally recognised champions of Business Analysis into an easily accessible and comprehensive resource for Business Analyst at any level and at any stage in their careers, including those considering a move into the profession for the first time. A vital read for all Business Analysts from new apprentices through to expert Business Analysts at the peak of their careers.' -- Paul Turner FBCS * Business Analysis author and examiner, Business & IS Skills Ltd *'This book is an invaluable resource for individuals and organisations seeking to understand the role of the business analyst. It addresses two fundamental questions about the profession: “Where do BAs come from?”, and “Where are we going?”. My hope is that more people will discover, aim for and enjoy a career in Business Analysis as a result of the information and insight Adrian Reed has shared with us.' -- Christina Lovelock * Business Analysis Manager, University of Leeds *'Adrian’s book is a great look at the Business analyst (BA) and the spectrum of how to enter the profession, what work is commonly done in the profession, and how to advance a career in the profession. The sections that deal with “is business analysis for me?” gives some really good guidance to those looking for a career in a high growth area. In the tools and technique chapter, Adrian summarises some of the industry practices to explain the basics to give the reader a sense of the most common work practices, especially as it applies to IT projects. The chapter that deals with the career roadmap is also very strong, and very useful to everyone in the BA profession or in adjacent roles, enabling them to see some practical ways to evaluate career progression options. Career Guidance continues as Adrian explores areas of career goals in examining how to apply business analysis to your own career, in preparing for the interview and moving through the recruiting process. The section on career case studies is very useful in highlighting the variety of experiences that BA’s bring to their work, and how each set of experiences finds a way to navigate to a satisfying career in a space that is evolving and growing in importance in the face of business model and technological changes. This book has value throughout the career of a business analyst and helps remove some of the shroud of unknowns about what to expect in the profession.' -- Ken Fulmer * CEO and President of IIBA, inc. *'Adrian Reed offers a unique insight into the breadth and depth of the role of a Business Analyst, answering the key questions of "How do I become a BA?" and "What are the career paths of a BA?". He skilfully brings to life the type of activities a Business Analyst undertakes with easy to understand, real world examples. A book for all who consider a career in Business Analysis, aspiring BAs and new-to-role alike, providing a comprehensive view of the routes to becoming a BA, career progression as well as employment, certification and professional development and contribution options.' -- Tina Schuster * joint President, IIBA UK *'Adrian strikes again with his second book that is destined to become an Analysis staple. In a style that strikes the balance between informative and inspirational, Adrian brings together industry perspectives and insights succinctly in a way no one else can. I constantly found myself pausing to reflect back on my career as well anticipating how I will implement the lessons learnt in future challenges. I consider this to be a must read book during all stages of your career.’ -- Ryan Folster, CBAP * Business Analysis Competency Lead, Britehouse *'Not many people understand the world of Business Analysis as well as Adrian. He's put a huge amount of that expertise into this book, and explained it all in a clear and approachable style which will be helpful for novice BAs and experienced professionals alike.' -- Nick de Voil * joint President, IIBA UK *'This excellent book is essential reading both for anyone considering a career in Business Analysis and experienced Business Analysts who want to reinvigorate their career journey. The structure is easy to follow, starting with why the role is needed and then going on to describe in detail what it’s like to be a BA and what is in the BA tool kit...This is the first book I’ve seen on Business Analysis which takes the theories and frameworks and shows how they can be applied in the day to day work of a BA.' -- Corrine Thomas * Director, Business Analysis Manager Forum and Founder & Director, Choices Coaching Ltd *'Adrian Reed has examined business analysis from a new angle – from that of current and aspiring practitioners. He has provided a valuable survey of the BA’s role and responsibilities and how someone gets into business analysis and develops their competencies and their careers. A very valuable addition to the growing literature of business analysis.' -- James Cadle FRSA, FBCS CITP, MAPM * Director and Company Secretary, AssistKD *'Technology is evolving at an ever increasing rate and as it does, the challenges of the organisation to constantly adapt and provide relevant solutions to the customer increase. This book is essential reading for the modern business analyst and identifies the core toolset and mindset that allows the individual to become an effective change agent.' -- Alex Cottrell * Senior Business Analyst, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd *Table of Contents Introduction: The Need for Business Analysis The Breadth and Depth of the BA Role Roles and Responsibilities Frameworks, Tools & Techniques Career Roadmap Nailing the Interview Career Case Studies

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