Corporate Innovation: Disruptive Thinking in Organizations

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Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Preface Disruptive Innovation in Organizations Objectives of the Book Distinguishing Features Pedagogical Aids Interest-Based Features Acknowledgments About the Authors PART 1: The Innovative Organization (I-Organization) Chapter 1: Understanding the Innovative Mindset Introduction: The “I-Challenge” Innovative Thinking The Concept of Innovation The Innovative Mindset In Individuals Managing Innovative Individuals Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Chapter 2: The Process of Corporate Innovation Introduction Obstacles to Corporate Innovation Corporate Innovation as a Strategy Sustaining Corporate Innovation Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes PART 2: Individual Innovation Skills (I-Skills) Chapter 3: Unleashing Individual Creativity Introduction The Nature of Creativity The Three Elements of Creativity The Creative Process Areas in which People Are Creative Summary Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Chapter 4: Managerial Skills for the Innovation Process Introduction Ingredients for Enhancing Innovation at Work Approaches to Innovation Sources of Opportunity Seizing Opportunity Converting Opportunity into Innovation Commercialization Summary Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes PART 3: The Design Function in Innovation (I-Design) Chapter 5: The Design Thinking Process Introduction Design Design Misconceptions Design Thinking Design Guidelines An Important Caveat to the Beginning Designer The Apple Design Dozen Summary Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Chapter 6: Design-Driven Innovation: Prototyping and Manufacturing Introduction Engineering The Engineering Disciplines Prototyping Prototyping in Five Steps Prototyping Commodities, Services, Experiences, and Transformations Twenty-First-Century Innovation: The Emergence of the DIY Movement Summary Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes PART 4: Organizational Innovation (I-Teams) Chapter 7: Measuring Corporate Innovation Introduction Assessing Innovation in Organizations Entrepreneurial Readiness Innovation Readiness CEAI Assessment Instrument Scoring Scales Create an Understanding of Corporate Innovation Processes Final Thoughts Summary Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Chapter 8: Human Resource Management in Corporate Innovation Introduction Human Resource Management (HRM) and High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) Organizational-Level Issues Conclusion Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Chapter 9: Team-Based Innovation Introduction Overview of Team Development Levels of Work Team Implementation and Types of Teams Stages of Team Formation Key Organizational Elements of Work Teams Person–Team Fit: Personality and Interpersonal Skills Commmon Barriers to Implementation Conclusion: Implementing Effective Teams Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes PART 5: Implementation of Innovation (I-Solution) Chapter 10: Innovation to Commercialization Introduction Market Research Preparing for Commercialization Marketing the Innovation Selling Your Innovation Story Summary Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Appendix A: Example of an Innovation Description Appendix B: Examples of Market Surveys Notes Chapter 11: Effective Innovation Plans The Innovation Plan Benefits of an Innovation Plan The Components of an Innovation Plan Preparing the Innovation Plan A Complete Assessment of the Components Organizing an Action Plan The Action Planning Process Innovation Action Planning Summary Innovation-in-Action References Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Chapter 12: Scaling Momentum for Disruption Introduction The Role of Managers The Role of the Organization Asking the Key Questions Innovation-in-Action Key Terms Discussion Questions Notes Appendix: An Innovation Plan for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Africa – The Aquafresh Teacher Academy Company and Project Background Innovation Plan: Aquafresh Teacher Academy Notes Index