Global Innovation Science Handbook

The key book to understand and practice innovation. It's a huge book but essential!!

This is a terribly written textbook. There are grammatical and logical linguistic errors which make the book difficult to read at times. In addition, there is no Appendix or list of definitions in the back of the book (or even at the end of the chapters). I am disappointed in the structure and lack of editing of this book because I believe the content is essential for any professional who wants to improve their enterprise through innovation.

As an author of almost 40 books over the past 20 years, I was pleased to have been personally involved in this 2-year development 'project' and you will also, The promise of this book is that you will find in this seminal Handbook many of the keys to survival in the business-place of today and tomorrow.The fact is that competition from 'the four corners of the earth' and other new players in the ecosystem have convinced many of our clients to take a more aggressive approach to the development of new products, programs and services as they look to reclaim their market position and solve thorny systemic problems and issues, such as productivity, quality and theft.This Handbook will help organizations to develop more effective leadership, implement innovation strategies to develop and manage people, knowledge and processes, collaborate, and invest in the delivery of growth through innovation. The benefits to business include growth in turnover and profitability, greater staff engagement, responsiveness to market and customer requirements, improved product and service design and quality, attracting investment, etc.Some of the main features of the many chapters (of which there are 50) include:Preparing for, Leading Innovation and Inspiring CreativityDeveloping Excellence in Innovation and Creating your Innovation BlueprintDeveloping Collaboration and Open InnovationLeading Innovation through Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring: 10 Essential RolesInnovation Neuroscience HardwareCreativity Tools and Education: Catalysts for ProsperityStrategic Management and ImplementationMarket Research, Intellectual Property Reviews and Patent Box AdviceNew Breakthrough and Innovation Measurement Tools, such as Crowdsourcing and Brinnovation, Innovation Quotient (IQ), along with some old favorites like Six Thinking Hats, Mind Mapping, social networks, market research, lead user analysis, Innovation radar, indices, and other measurementsService Innovation Methodologies and Key FindingsStage and Gate Process DevelopmentThis Handbook will provide you with innovation breakthroughs for global navigation with ideation, creativity and just plain new good ideas:• Multiple source ideas for new revenue streams• Learn what is working (and what isn’t)• Identify the most innovative breakthrough types and monetization models• Discover which regions are experiencing the most innovation• Understand which innovations, tools and methods are best performing and WHY• Validate or benchmark your own innovation strategy• Accelerate the development of innovation and creativity in the workforce.The tools in this Handbook will provide you with the means to develop your own Current Analysis provides the most reliable and objective way to source, monitor and evaluate innovative products, services and offerings on a global basis, and to to help you identify which models are best performing and which opportunities may be best for your company or university. One of the desired outcomes of this research is establishing stronger entrepreneurial culture and entrepreneurship — with material economic impacts — across North America and the carribbean, Europe, and the third-world countries.Many of the methods have emerged by fostering more economically productive research through university–industry partnershipsCreating sustainable linkages between researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and business service providers among themselves and with the broader business and investment community.What I like about this Handbook is its practical nature -- that it was developed by the two editors of the International Journal of Innovation Science and featuring contributions from more than 40 innovation experts and thought leaders. Accordingly, the Handbook presents a proven approach for understanding and implementing innovation in any industry. This pioneering work is based on a defined body of knowledge that includes intent, methodology, tools, and measurements. It challenges the popular paradigm that "learned" innovation is impossible, and lays out a systematic process for developing innovation skills. Each chapter can be independently read and utilized in the daily practice of innovation.Another key feature is the inclusion of three Chapters covering real-world case studies from financial, government, and education sectors illustrate the concepts discussed in this definitive resource. I recommend this handbook to anyone and any organization interested in enhancing and upgrading their business, developing effective leadership and strategies, and learning from having experts with proven business experience to learn from. The contents of this 900 page handbook will help you develop specific strategies, skills and competencies, and enhance innovation knowledge and services are vital to those wanting to drive value into their businesses and value streams.

Global Innovation Science Handbook (GISH) is extraordinary. Where in one place can you find the best of best practices and the best of next practices? Nowhere. This book has to be part of every Chief Innovation Officers library. GISH is to innovation what Strategic Management by Christensen, Burgelman, and Wheelwright is to strategy. Compelling and got-to-have body of knowledge.Mark H. LongAuthor, The Innovator’s Holy Grail

The editors have compiled a great group of contributors providing a very comprehensive evaluation of the craft behind innovation.The book will be valuable to anyone attempting to compete in a world where innovation is the key to survival and growth.