Anyone Can Innovate
Simon Willis
- 01 mei 2025
- 9781292736167
Samenvatting:
Innovation can sound scary, but it doesn't need to. Innovation also doesn't need specialist employees to do the work. Anyone can innovate effectively, and this book gives you a simple framework to do it well.
Innovation can sound scary, but it isn't. Anyone can innovate effectively, and this book offers a simple framework to do it well.
Every company, not-for-profit and government department talks about the importance of innovation, but endlessly struggles to do it effectively.
Revealing the secrets of how to do innovation with impact, you'll also discover how to build and lead an innovation team, communicate effectively, and get your ideas adopted.
Full of practical advice and templates, inspiring stories and deep insights.
"A charming guide to driving a dynamic approach to innovation" Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and public value, University College London
"I have seen Simon's strategic innovation work firsthand and can vouch for its huge impact..This book is so useful." Jon Huntsman Former two times Governor of Utah, US Ambassador to China and Russia, Board member Ford Motors, Deputy Chairman, Mastercard.
"An ode to "you can do it." Anne Lange, serial tech entrepreneur and investor. Currently on the Boards of Inditex, Orange, Pernod-Ricard and Peugeot Invest.
"This book is invaluable." Indy Johar, co-founder of Dark Matter Labs and urban practice Architecture00.
"A thoughtful and provocative route map to effective innovation strategies by an incredible leader and practitioner." Relina Bulchandani , Executive Vice President, Workplace, Salesforce
"A direct blow to the myth of the solo entrepreneur" Dr Gorka Espiau, Director of the Basque Innovation Centre.
Every company, not-for-profit and government department talks about the importance of innovation, but we struggle to do it effectively and encounter the common pitfalls.
This mythbusting, practical book demystifies innovation and reveals a proven 5-step framework that makes it easy for anyone. Revealing the secrets of how to do innovation better, you'll also discover how to build and lead an innovation team, communicate effectively, and get your ideas adopted. Full of practical advice and templates, you just need to follow the plan:
- Clear the ground – Setting the context and clearing away misunderstandings and myths
- Find purpose – getting your purpose sorted as fundamental to all following practical steps
- Generate ideas – how to get new ideas (with a practical exercise annex)
- Secure support – how to get your new ideas taken up with practical tips and strategies
- Get it implemented – how to ensure the best actually happen, with tips and strategies