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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I recently read two books on the topic of innovation, both were intriguing with interesting examples. First book is The Innovation Mindset: Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry where Lorraine Marchand using share her experience and ideas on this …

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Stephen Shapiro

JANUARY 10, 2022

For 2022, I am working on a new book – and I would love your input. This next book is a prequel to Invisible Solutions and addresses the “Focus” portion of the model. This next book is a prequel to Invisible Solutions and addresses the “Focus” portion of the model. Happy New Year!

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As you may know, as a noted (ahem) blogger and voracious reader, I am sometimes asked to review books on strategy and innovation. Even after choosing some books to review, I often find myself asking - did the book actually meet my criteria? All this in advance of a book I want to like, but struggle to review, entitled A.L.I.E.N.

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Mills-Scofield

JANUARY 29, 2024

For years, many of my clients, founders I’ve advised, and mentees have asked me to write a book; it took one of them to push me to do it*. So, I wrote a book , Value Proposition: Positioning for Success , on continually creating, testing, and building compelling value propositions that meet or exceed real customers’ real needs.

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Rmukesh Gupta

APRIL 23, 2024

This post shares a list of the books that had the most influence on the authors thinking about business and leadership.

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Phil McKinney

JUNE 11, 2023

If you are a regular reader (or a subscriber to the newsletter ), you know I rarely do product, book, or tool recommendations. Last week, I came across a book that was recommended to me by Audible. Have you ever had one of those books that is a true page-turner? This is that rare exception.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 3, 2019

I'm returning today to one of my favorite activities - a book review. Good books are simply too rare, and good books about topics important to innovators are unfortunately even more rare. The book I'm reviewing today is entitled What about the Future? And that's what this book seeks to provide.

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Phil McKinney

JUNE 18, 2023

The book's newly released expanded version features a new introduction, two entirely new chapters, four new chapter postscripts, and changes and updates throughout. The book offers valuable insight into overcoming the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration.

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Stephen Shapiro

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Given my last post about my next book generated so much interest, I’ve decided to document my journey here in the hopes that it benefits others. This is book number 7. Although I have published books as far back as 2001 (with an even earlier one from 1996 when I was at Accenture), I am always learning something new.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Since I am an innovation consultant, working with Fortune 500 companies to build innovation capacity, and I regularly blog on this site about innovation topics, I often have the opportunity to review new books about innovation. In this blog, I am going to be reviewing the book Built to Innovate by Ben Bensaou.

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Stephen Shapiro

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we get one step closer to the publication of my seventh book, it is time to reveal its cover. Over the coming weeks, I will be sharing some awesome endorsements the book has received. We are targeting mid-2024 for the book’s release. The post Book Cover Reveal for PIVOTAL appeared first on Stephen Shapiro.

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Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In honor of Veterans Day I will be giving away up to 20 copies of my bestselling book Charting Change at the East Lake Sammamish Starbucks tomorrow, November 10, 2023 from 8:30am-11:30am until the last copy in the box is gone. November 10, 2023 from 8:30-11:30 AM in Issaquah, WA Wow! Crazy news! That’s about […]

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Digital Tonto

MAY 30, 2021

This summer, my list focuses on books that explain the issues we'll be wrestling with over the next decade. The post Summer Reading List: 16 Books That Will Help You Understand The Next Decade first. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 12, 2022

I'm lucky to have the opportunity to read and review a number of books in the innovation and strategy space, and I find many of the books have interesting insights or promote new ideas but often aren't overly actionable. It should be a book that all managers read. However, I've always found the insights of Roger Martin useful.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 2, 2023

As an avid reader, I have delved into countless business and leadership books, each with its own unique perspectives and insights. One book I read when it first came out was "Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs" by John Doerr. Order from Amazon

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 6, 2023

This book takes you on a journey, challenging the reader to rethink their approach to creativity and innovation. The book is brimming with practical wisdom. " However, some readers might find the book disorganized, teetering here and there. It's not just about ideas but about making ideas happen. Order From Amazon

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Econic

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

We’re starting with books we’ve read recently. Rilke's Book of Hours by Anita Barrows. If you enjoy listening to books, check out the audiobook of Greenlights narrated by McConaughey. In this post, we’re kicking off a new blog series about what inspires us. We hope this list inspires you to find your next great read. “

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InnovationTraining.org

AUGUST 30, 2021

Innovate to grow with these innovation book recommendations. These innovation-focused book recommendations will help teach you the skills and techniques needed to grow your business and improve your company’s innovation efforts. Check out our list of design thinking books to read. Books from 2020 & Earlier.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The post NASA’s COVID-19 Work Highlighted in Comic Book Format appeared first on IdeaScale. NASA used the IdeaScale crowdsourcing platform to share ideas for leveraging capabilities and expertise during the pandemic. As a result, 220 people submitted ideas, … Continued.

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Stephen Shapiro

MAY 8, 2023

It is for this reason that I have been writing my seventh book. Note that this book will not be formally released for another year. The post My Next Innovation Book: PIVOTAL appeared first on Stephen Shapiro. This has led to another pandemic, one of perpetual pivoting. It is the antidote to this nonstop pivoting.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Remember, innovation moves almost as fast as we can print books. The post 7 Must-Read Books on Innovation Strategy appeared first on IdeaScale. So keep reading and, most importantly, keep innovating. To learn more about how you can keep innovating as the world changes, join our newsletter.

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InnovationTraining.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Check out these popular JTBD book recommendations. These Jobs to be Done books cover the skills and techniques of this framework in an easy to follow and understand way. Check out our lists of innovation books and design thinking books to read. Looking for even more literary choices to help you innovate? Get it here.

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Innovators Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Earlier this year we updated our IA Member Check-in process to include a question that asked members about their recommended entrepreneurial books, podcasts and tools. As a community for entrepreneurs, we put a particular emphasis on innovation and the opportunity to share experiences and gain inspiration from others.

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Stephen Shapiro

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yesterday I submitted the manuscript for my next book to early readers. Although this is book number seven, I am using a different strategy than I have in the past. The big influencers were two books I read on the writing process: Write a Must Read by AJ Harper is a truly fantastic book. ” Simple yet brilliant.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

These books can help you become a better learner. In this blog, we’ll share some of the most highly rated books about learning how to learn. This book features 6 simple steps to learn anything – find out how you can expand your knowledge without spending lots of money or dedicating thousands of hours to the process.

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InnovationTraining.org

JULY 18, 2022

These top Jeanne Liedtka’s books are a great source of information on innovation and design thinking. Design thinking books continue to be a popular topic on our blog, as many find them a useful way to learn about innovation and how to apply these techniques to organizational or personal challenges. Find it here on Amazon.

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Stephen Shapiro

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

One week from today, my 6th book, Invisible Solutions , will be released. I’ve been asked, “How long did it take to write the book?” December 2 – 10, 2018, I locked myself in a hotel room and started working on the book. In fact, upon reflection, the book took nine years to write and publish.

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Cascade Strategy

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Strategy Books: Worthy mentions. The next couple of books are not necessarily 'strategy' books as such, but certainly worth noting and will definetly help you get better framing particularly when you're trying to hit the reset button. Strategy Books: Across the Board – Where Should Strategy Begin? By Simon Sinek.

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Innovators Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This year’s survey results revealed that nearly half of the IA membership was interested in sharing (and receiving) entrepreneurial specific resources, including podcasts, books, and programs. The post 2023 Innovation Resources Wrapped: Entrepreneurial Books, Podcasts and Tools appeared first on Innovators Alliance.

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Board of Innovation

AUGUST 22, 2019

A few years ago, we published a list of 7 top-notch books on innovation. Without further ado, here’s our list of the best books on innovation around (all of which are essential reading for […]. The post 8 books every innovation pro should read appeared first on Board of Innovation.

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