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By: Matthew E. May, Broadway Books, 2009 Refrigeration without electricity. Traffic flowing without traffic lights. A smart phone without a keyboard. Houses without living rooms. May makes a convincing argument that the human tendency is to add complexity...
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By: Robert Brunner and Stewart Emory, FT Press (2009). If you know anyone in love with an iPhone, you may understand the feelings that Brunner and Emery describe. According to them, this fierce devotion extends past the product to the company, and enables...
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By: Marty Neumeier: New Riders, 2009. Despite its dreadful title, this little book is a gem. Neumeier explains why everyone should care about design (companies that win design awards have 100-200% higher returns, and must-have products are always because...
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By: Joshua Ramo: Little, Brown, 2009. While it’s not strictly a business book, this is the best book for business that I’ve reviewed this year. It is, in fact, a whole new way of facing the future of any endeavor: Ramo suggests that the only way to deal...
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By: Joseph T. Hallinan; Broadway Books, 2009 Aside from having the cleverest (and most frustrating) cover in the history of publishing, Hallinan’s new book on the neuroscience of decision-making tells us a lot about why innovation is so hard to accomplish...
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By Jeff Jarvis; Collins Business, 2009 Take everything you know about business, turn it upside down, and that’s pretty much what Google is doing. If conventional wisdom suggests that people should pay for your product, Google’s is free. If you might support...
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Abstract: The annual TED conference brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes or less). This website makes the best talks and performances from TED available...
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Abstract: Forget total quality. Forget top-down strategy. Design is the engine that can transform a company into a powerhouse of nonstop innovation. Published: August 13, 2008 Author: Marty Neumeier Link: BusinessWeek
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Abstract: KM World Magazine interviews John Kao, author of Innovation Nation. Kao talks about innovation and its importance to our nation's future. Published: July 11, 2008 Link: KM World Magazine
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Abstract: During slumber, our brain engages in data analysis, from strengthening memories to solving problems. Published: August 2008 Authors: Robert Stickgold and Jeffrey M. Ellenbogen Link: Scientific American Mind
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Abstract: P&G is using "design thinking" to tackle difficult business problems. While this may seem like the latest innovation buzzword, P&G is using the technique to generate effective ideas and, more importantly, change its culture...
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Abstract: Throughout history governments and private interests seeking solutions to challenges have offered prizes to entrepreneurs and innovators. Follow the link to a fascinating slide show on 300 years of innovation awards. Published: June 2, 2008...
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Abstract: In this YouTube video filmed last fall, Presidential candidate Barak Obama presents his innovation agenda at Google's Mountain View headquarters. Link: YouTube Posted: November 14, 2007
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Abstract: "Through online aps such as Sports Tracker and Nokia Beta Lab, the Finnish handset giant gathers customers' ideas from around the world -- virtually free." Published: BusinessWeek, April 20, 2008 Authors: Jack Ewing with Kerry...
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