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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: Charles S. Jacobs, Portfolio, 2009. Take everything you think you know about management and throw it out the window. According to Jacobs, the latest brain science proves that people simply don’t work the way we’ve been taught: incentives and threats...
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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: A three page article on "Innovation economics shows how smart ideas can turn into jobs and growth—and keep the U.S. competitive. Also, there is a five minute video with the author who is Business Week’s Chief Economist. Published: September...
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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: Home-brew kits for hydrogen may bring it back into contention as a vehicle fuel. Published: July 30, 2008 Link: The Economist
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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: From GE to Nestlé to watchmaker Omega, companies use the Games to test-drive new ideas—and strut their stuff. Published: Business Week, August 7, 2008 Authors: Reena Jana, Frederik Balfour and Oriana Schwindt Links: Business Week - article Business...
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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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