{"product_id":"getting-innovation-right-9781118378335","title":"Getting Innovation Right","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-world strategies for uncovering potential and capitalizing on opportunity\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInnovation is worth little unless it generates lasting success, and gaining measurable results from new ideas requires more than creative risk-taking. Successful innovation demands a tactical approach, and \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how your company can secure real traction and growth in the marketplace. With Seth Kahan''s outcome-based approach, based on his experience leading innovation initiatives at a diverse range of organizations, you will identify the inflection points that generate market opportunities for your company and leverage the best techniques for securing a foothold in a lucrative new space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a framework of 7 key activities for results-driven innovation, from intelligence-gathering through execution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoes beyond abstract advice to offer hands-on approaches that are relevant and applicable in any organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe companion and follow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Everybody knows you have to innovate to be a success, but it's easier said than done. \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e is a master class in mastering the current business landscape. Reading this book will give you real-world examples of innovation at work, along with tested templates for action, so you can take your creativity and drive and use them to create exciting products and services your customers will clamor for.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Daniel H. Pink,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eauthor, \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Whole New Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In this dynamic and challenging global economy, those that succeed will be those who innovate. Seth Kahan's new book outlines the step-by-step keys to successful innovation and a brighter future. \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read roadmap to success.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Steve Neibergall,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003epresident, Safeway Eastern Division\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It is important to get some practical advice in a world filled with innovation theory. That's exactly what Seth offers in \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John H. Graham,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eIV, CAE, president \u0026amp; CEO, American Society of Association Executives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most compelling business books to come around in a long time. The tools and techniques Seth Kahan has outlined are clear, direct, and easy to apply to any business situation. His well-reasoned approach will allow all leaders to engage in key activities that will drive success in the marketplace for their innovations.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mary E. Power,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCAE, CMP; executive director, HR Certification Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e is, most of all, a pragmatic read. Imagine if you had a systematic approach to improving your thinking. This is it.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Alan Weiss,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePhD, author, \u003ci\u003eMillion Dollar Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Innovation Formula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“With Getting Innovation Right, Seth has delivered a guide for leaders everywhere to help accelerate their team’s innovation through real-world examples and pragmatic insight.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kevin Parker; president, CEO, and chairman of the board, Deltek, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As a client of Seth’s I am happy he has written a book that spells out the successes he has had with a number of organizations. There are great lessons here. He took on tough challenges and turned them into success stories. \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e will resonate far beyond the industries his book covers. We can all learn from others’ success when it comes to innovation.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ralph Nappi, president, The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Seth is a boundless strategic thinker and motivator. \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e can propel your organization’s next move upward. Finding that elusive formula is the key to achieving sustainable, profitable revenue growth, and Seth gets the job done in an entertaining way.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mike Panaggio, chairman, DME Holdings, LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Seth does it again with his latest book, \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e, by providing a simple approach to attacking innovation. It is having the courage to innovate that will differentiate us from all the rest and is what we all strive for. After reading this book, you will not only have an approach to utilize, but the tools to help you make things happen quickly and succeed.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Michaela Oliver, senior vice president of human resources, Rosetta Stone, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes a maturity that all business executives should develop. I highly recommend this book, as it captures both basic business fundamentals and a dynamic approach for executives to rethink processes and strategy on an ongoing basis.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Anthony J. Cancelosi, K.M., president and CEO, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In this massively disruptive and mostly distracting business environment, you have but one choice: innovate, or evaporate. But you must get it right, which isn’t easy. Enter Seth Kahan’s \u003ci\u003eGetting Innovation Right\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Matthew E. May, author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Laws of Subtraction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Shibumi Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Tables ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Pursue and Leverage Inflection Points 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Cindy Hallberlin of Good360.org on Getting Ahead of an Inflection Point 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Build Innovation Capacity 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Jeanne Tisinger of the Central Intelligence Agency on Building Capacity 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Paul Pluschkell of Spigit on Idea Management 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Collect Intelligence 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Ken Garrison of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals on Competitive Intelligence 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Shift Perspective 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Roger Martin of the University of Toronto’s Joseph L. Rotman School of Management on Thinking Differently 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Exploit Disruption 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: William D. Eggers of Deloitte’s Public Leadership Institute on Disruption and Government 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Generate Value 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Mark Katz of Arent Fox LLP on Generating Value 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Drive Innovation Uptake 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Input: Mark Hurst of Creative Good on Getting Close to Customers 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Sample Business Intelligence Contract 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: High-Level Outline of a Typical Business Plan 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Simplified Business Plan Financial Model 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406861607255,"sku":"9781118378335","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/getting-innovation-right-9781118378335","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}