The Tao of Innovation

Download or read book The Tao of Innovation written by Teng-Kee Tan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tao of Innovation is the first book to blend Eastern philosophy with tried-and-true innovation strategies. It presents a holistic, intuitive and practical approach to developing game-changing innovation. Having over 30 years of real-world global corporate, entrepreneurial, and consulting experience, and more than 10 years of teaching innovation and entrepreneurship to thousands of students in the East and West, the authors have distilled the most influential thinking on innovation into a holistic set of nine key innovation questions that every innovator must answer throughout the innovation cycle. These provocations apply to any business or organization and illuminate fundamental principles and practices of successful innovation. The Tao of Innovation's use of nature's fundamental elements and the yin-yang's balance of opposing forces as metaphors, provide simple ways to navigate the complexities of business and innovation. They blend art, science, and Eastern and Western philosophies of what it takes to be an innovator. This book is written for individuals who have a passion for initiating change but struggle to find a process or methodology that helps them translate their dream into practical action steps that will get them through implementation. It aims to help organizations of all types proactively stay ahead in a rapidly changing world and change the world for the better. In short, this book is a fresh East-meets-West approach to innovation, helping readers develop a strategy to implement real change and ultimately achieve their innovation dream. Contents:How is the Nature of Your Business Going to Change?How Do You Know When There is an Opportunity for Innovation?How Do You Compete to Outsmart Established Players?How Do You Move Beyond the Status Quo?How Do You Put Yourself in the Right Place at the Right Time?How Do You Craft a Strong and Lasting Go-to-Market Strategy?How Do You Know Whether Your Idea Can Survive in the Real World?How Do You Scale Successfully?What is the Deeper Purpose that Drives You to Innovate? Readership: General readers interested in innovation strategy, business and management. Key Features:Synthesizes multiple theories into a practical framework to serve as a roadmap for innovationAddresses the complexities of real-world implementation and how to overcome organizational resistance to changeThe full-color layout and graphics will help readers grasp complex concepts quickly, perform educational exercises, and thus, learn by doingKeywords:Innovation;Strategy;Business;Management;Innovation Culture;Business Redesign;Design-ThinkingReviews: "This unusual and useful workbook patiently takes readers from evaluating an opportunity to scaling a business ... The authors take readers through a complex process, sprinkling hints and do-it-yourself exercises throughout each chapter ... anyone willing to try a new flavor of business innovation will be richly rewarded." Publishers Weekly "The Tao of Innovation offers a fresh East-meets-West perspective on how organizations and individuals can live up to their creative best." Tom Kelley Partner, IDEO best-selling author of The Art of Innovation and Creative Confidence "Dr Teng-Kee Tan and his co-authors, Dr Hsien Seow and Sue Tan Toyofuku have a powerful grasp on what it takes to become a highly successful innovator. For those who have the courage, commitment and passion to innovate, this book will support them on their journey to transform the world." Tom Bloch Former President and CEO of H&R Block, Inc. Co-Founder, University Academy "This is an excellent business and innovation book using a simple and intuitive framework to capture nine key questions all innovators must ask. The authors identified important dilemmas in each innovation question and proposed solutions to help reconcile the dilemmas we often face in the world of innovation. They talk about 'Innovation with Purpose' which deals with what drives and sustains innovation which I think is very important to advance human civilization in our global environment. I strongly recommend this book for learners, doers and enablers of innovation." Henry W Bloch Co-Founder, H & R Block "Drawing on his decades of experience in business and education, Dean Teng-Kee Tan shows the way to innovation. This is an invaluable read from a remarkable individual." Robert L Virgil Retired Partner, Edward Jones Dean Emeritus, John M Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis "This remarkable book deals with using 'human centered — design thinking' as an important innovation process and mindset to help develop consumer insights and identify higher order needs which is often unarticulated. It is a must read for entrepreneurs, startups, innovators from all industries, for profit or non-profit enterprises. I strongly recommend it." Shuming Zhao Chair Professor and Honorary Dean, School of Business, Nanjing University, China “The insights provided by The Tao of Innovation are transformative and indispensable. It is a superb textbook for innovation management courses.” Dr Michael Song Ranked as World's No. 1 Innovation Management Scholar “This is an expression of Teng Kee's vision for incorporating design thinking and experiential learning in innovation that has attracted attention from all disciplines of higher education and corporations.” Steve McDowell President BNIM Architects AIA Award Winner “This book reconciles real-world tensions in innovation that can be applied immediately.” Charles Hampden-Turner Senior Research Associate, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge