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Author: Shigetaka Komori
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press, Inc.
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1611720230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCEO Shigetaka Komori's own story of why Fujifilm succeeded where Kodak failed, with hard-won lessons for managers and employees everywhere.
Author: Shigetaka Komori
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Published: 2015-04-13
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1611729157
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 2000, photographic film products made up 60% of Fujifilm’s sales and up to 70% of its profit. Within ten years, digital cameras had destroyed that business. In 2012, Kodak filed for bankruptcy. Yet Fujifilm has boasted record profits and continues strong. What happened? What did Fujifilm do? What do businesses today need from their leaders? What kinds of employees can help businesses thrive in the future? Here, the CEO who brought Fujifilm back from the brink explains how he engineered transformative organizational innovation and product diversification, with observations on his management philosophy. Shigetaka Komori is Chairman and CEO of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation. Mr. Komori was appointed CEO in 2003 and chairman in 2012.
Author: Ted Esler
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2021-08-03
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 0802499287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you aren’t innovating, stagnation isn’t far away. Ministry leaders carry the burden of keeping their organizations lean, focused, and relevant. The stakes are especially high for churches and other organizations that fulfill the Great Commission. When souls are on the line, there’s no room for bureaucratic bloat or sustaining a cumbersome infrastructure. It’s up to the leadership—that’s you—to realize where the organization is in maintenance mode and find ways to innovate even when the growth curve has slowed and the team has started to grow complacent. Using missions disruptor William Carey as an example, Ted Esler shows how you, too, can innovate in ways that change the ministry landscape. Esler will help you keep an eye on your “eccliosystem”—the ecclesial ecosystem in which you exist. You’ll learn about the four stages of organizational culture—disrupting, innovating, sustaining, and stagnating—and gain strategies for staying in that sweet spot where innovations keep coming and stagnation can’t take hold. The gospel of Jesus Christ never grows stale. Don’t let your ministry ever forget it!
Author: Eiichi Yamaguchi
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2019-03-19
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 042982825X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat has gone wrong in Japan that has led to innovation crisis? Prof. Eiichi Yamaguchi has been committed to answer this question, and his quest has spanned several years and academic disciplines. Initially it appeared as if it had no context, but when he put the pieces together, he realized that it was actually one story. This book is a summary of his research over the last 20 years, especially after he moved out of the field of physics, to which he had devoted 21 years. He felt that it was essential for him to do his bit to save this sinking ship, or it would be disrespectful to the future generation. The book integrates his research on innovation policy, innovation theory, and trans-science. It begins with a detailed story of the innovation of blue LEDs, for which three Japanese scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014. It describes the current innovation and science crises in Japan and presents evidence that the strong international competitiveness of science-based industries in the United States is a result of the invention of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) system. It discusses a new theory of innovation structures, showing the error in Clayton M. Christensen’s argument of “disruptive innovation.” It also proposes a new concept for “paradigm disruptive innovation,” emphasizing that abduction and transilience are essential factors for accomplishing it and that their decline has led to the innovation crisis in Japan. Finally, it analyzes the future vision of the innovation ecosystem, which promotes abduction and transilience, for scientists to develop new science-based industries.
Author: Drew Boyd
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-06-11
Total Pages: 8
ISBN-13: 145165930X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The ‘inside-the-box approach’ can reveal key opportunities for innovation that are hiding in plain sight” (Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive). The traditional attitude toward creativity in the American business world is to “think outside the box”—to brainstorm without restraint in hopes of coming up with a breakthrough idea, often in moments of crisis. Sometimes it works, but it’s a problem-specific solution that does nothing to engender creative thinking more generally. Inside the Box demonstrates Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), which systemizes creativity as part of the corporate culture. This counterintuitive and powerfully effective approach to creativity requires thinking inside the box, working in one’s familiar world to create new ideas independent of specific problems. SIT’s techniques and principles have instilled creative thinking into such companies as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and other industry leaders. Inside the Box shows how corporations have successfully used SIT in business settings as diverse as medicine, technology, new product development, and food packaging. Dozens of books discuss how to make creative thinking part of a corporate culture, but none takes the innovative and unconventional approach of Inside the Box. With “inside the box” thinking, companies of any size can become sufficiently creative to solve problems even before they develop and to innovate on an ongoing basis. It’s a system that works! “Boyd and Goldenberg explain the basic building blocks for creativity and by doing so help all of us better express our potential” (Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational).
Author: Jeff DeGraff
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 2011-07-26
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 0345530705
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn today’s frenetic, uncertain world, the “same old, same old” routines are perfect ways to go nowhere fast. What has worked for you before—professionally or personally—no longer gets results. Whether you’ve been downsized, reached the end of a long relationship, or found yourself questioning where you are in life, it’s clear you need to change. To innovate. Make it new. Make yourself new. Now, in this invaluable book, the world-renowned “Dean of Innovation,” Jeff DeGraff, shares his tried-and-true techniques on how to reinvent yourself—creatively and with maximum impact. Innovation You reveals DeGraff’s unique four-step program to bolster your ingenuity and remake your life. From forging ahead in a new career to losing weight to finally pursuing that long-held dream, DeGraff’s strategies are effective and easy to follow. Inside you will learn to • Rethink Innovation: Find ways to think outside the box, seek out diverse opinions, and pay attention to the next great trend. • Rethink Your Approach: Use the Competing Values Framework to identify your natural innovation profile—do you compete, collaborate, create, or control?—and then deliberately draw from the other styles to augment your usual tactics. • Rethink Your Methods: Put your reinvention plan in motion—set specific, realistic, and meaningful targets, cultivate relationships with relevant mentors and experts, and try alternate methods to achieve your goals. • Rethink the Journey: Understand that innovation is a process and that progress comes in cycles rather than a quick straight line. Accept uncertainty, question assumptions, and acknowledge areas where you can improve. Full of invigorating ideas, engaging anecdotes, practical wisdom, and inspiring success stories, Innovation You is your personal road map to reach your highest potential—and experience a bold new way of living.
Author: George Krasadakis
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-07-29
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 3030451399
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents unique insights and advice on defining and managing the innovation transformation journey. Using novel ideas, examples and best practices, it empowers management executives at all levels to drive cultural, technological and organizational changes toward innovation. Covering modern innovation techniques, tools, programs and strategies, it focuses on the role of the latest technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence to discover, handle and manage ideas), methodologies (including Agile Engineering and Rapid Prototyping) and combinations of these (like hackathons or gamification). At the same time, it highlights the importance of culture and provides suggestions on how to build it. In the era of AI and the unprecedented pace of technology evolution, companies need to become truly innovative in order to survive. The transformation toward an innovation-led company is difficult – it requires a strong leadership and culture, advanced technologies and well-designed programs. The book is based on the author’s long-term experience and novel ideas, and reflects two decades of startup, consulting and corporate leadership experience. It is intended for business, technology, and innovation leaders.
Author: Adi Mazor Kario
Publisher:
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAre you an entrepreneur or a change leader and need to create the right product and business value amid market conditions that are constantly changing? Would you like to know how can your company thrive in times of crisis and find the new business opportunities that will enable you to continue to lead your market? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you have found the right book for you. Testimonials "A delightful guide full of important insights for those of us who want to create winning products during uncertain times. Read this book- and learn from one of the best!" Kimberly Harvey, Google "Adi has been invaluable in helping us form our Product Vision. The outcome of our work was different from what I thought it would be, AND better." Yaron Shapira, Amazon "I've learned a lot from Adi, and look forward to continued learning from her." Avinoam Zelenko, LinkedIn "Adi has the rare ability to take an idea, understand it swiftly and easily turn in to a successful product." Itamar Bartuv, Fiverr Let's face it, your market and clients are rapidly changing. And if you're not keeping up, you'll be left far behind in a short period of time. Innovation is hard, especially for bigger companies, which are not tech natively. Companies are struggling to innovate as the technological landscape keeps on evolving quickly. The average age of an S&P 500 company is under 20 years, down from 60 years in the 1950s. The reason is simple to grasp. Either they failed to innovate or didn't know how to. When you understand the need for innovation, and have the required know-how, you can implement it with relative ease. Innovation is especially relevant in times of crisis like the one we are facing currently. It is when entire businesses are being transformed to keep up with new and emerging realities. This book is an indispensable guide that answers the relevant burning dilemma of how businesses can turn crises into opportunities and innovate in times of uncertainty. Here are the issues which this thorough and practical book will address: Why is innovation the best tool to survive and thrive during crisis Starting with your customers in mind, everything else follows Shifts in the market/ customers' needs during this crisis and how they impact you A practical and proven formula to re-inventing your business value and creating the right products for a changing market What it takes for companies to chart a way forward and stay ahead of the competition Growing your company in times of crisis and staying ahead ..... And much more! As a key bonus, the author of this practical guide would like to encourage you to contact her to share your thoughts/ dilemmas in a changing market or discuss changes in your market and what could be done. Being an expert in strategy, design, and innovation, the author understands your specific concerns and has, therefore, made this book a hands on step-by-step guide to follow so you can implement proven innovation processes, a day after you read it, in your company and implement new solutions to re-invent your value, products and services. You are not expected to be an expert on the subject. However, you do need to be passionate and committed to having your company succeed even in times of change or crisis. So, if you want your company to be a market leader and grow in times of uncertainty and change, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button and let's get started!
Author: Luis Perez-Breva
Publisher: MIT Press
Published: 2018-08-28
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 0262536129
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the MIT-developed, “doer’s approach” to innovation with this guide that reveals you don’t need an earth-shattering idea to create a standout product, service, or business—just a hunch that you can scale up to impact. Innovation is the subject of countless books and courses, but there’s very little out there about how you actually innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not one and the same, although aspiring innovators often think of them that way. They are told to get an idea and a team and to build a show-and-tell for potential investors. In Innovating, Luis Perez-Breva describes another approach—a doer’s approach developed over a decade at MIT and internationally in workshops, classes, and companies. He shows that innovating doesn’t require an earth-shattering idea; all it takes is a hunch. Anyone can do it. By prototyping a problem and learning by being wrong, innovating can be scaled up to make an impact. As Perez-Breva demonstrates, “nothing is new” at the outset of what we only later celebrate as innovation. In Innovating, the process—illustrated by unique and dynamic artwork—is shown to be empirical, experimental, nonlinear, and incremental. You give your hunch the structure of a problem. Anything can be a part. Your innovating accrues other people’s knowledge and skills. Perez-Breva describes how to create a kit for innovating, and outlines questions that will help you think in new ways. Finally, he shows how to systematize what you’ve learned: to advocate, communicate, scale up, manage innovating continuously, and document—“you need a notebook to converse with yourself,” he advises. Everyone interested in innovating also needs to read this book.
Author: David S. Weiss
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-02-11
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0470964081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInnovation is a key source of competitive advantage, but it remains frustratingly elusive for many organizations. This book shows you how to close the innovation gap by making individuals and organizations systematically and sustainably innovative. You will learn how to embrace a culture of innovation and make it permeate every level of the organization. You will find a clear road map and practical tools to redefine your workplace's culture, identify and tap into the existing innovative intelligence, and develop leaders who can close the innovation gap for greater business success.
