The Art Of Innovation.

Tom Kelley & Jonathan Littman

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This is an inspiring guide to managing creativity in a business environment from the co-founder of one of the most innovative design companies in the world. Discover the ten commandments of creativity, and much more...Founded by Thomas Kelley and his brother David (dubbed by Fortune the best inventor since Thomas Edison), IDEO is responsible for the first commercial mouse, a virtual reality headset for Sega and the handheld Audible Mobile Player - a new device that downloads recorded books from the internet. The company was recently challenged by US TV program "Nightline" to redesign a traditional shopping trolley in just 4 days in front of the cameras.

They took up the challenge with alacrity and produced a radically new design incorporating six small portable baskets fitted into the frame, an improved child's seat with play area, and back wheels that turn at 90 degrees so you can move your trolley sideways. IDEO is structured around small design studios, seen as 'villages', each with their own identity. But all of their office furniture is on wheels allowing individuals to move between projects. IDEO's methods are based on revolutionary principle of team creativity the best asset you have is your own brain; the first set in building a fresh and creative corporate culture is the willingness to change; and, collaboration - not isolation - is the key to unleashing creativity. Creativity increases profits, and "The Art of Innovation" demonstrates how to boost morale, productivity and consumer satisfaction - while having fun in the process.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Empathy-Centered Design: Emphasizing the importance of empathizing with users' needs and experiences to drive innovative solutions.

  2. Creative Cultures: Creating an organizational culture that encourages and rewards creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking.

  3. Design Thinking: Introducing the concept of design thinking as a problem-solving methodology that prioritizes user-centric solutions.

  4. Prototyping and Iteration: Advocating for the rapid prototyping and iteration of ideas to refine and improve innovative concepts.

  5. Collaborative Innovation: Highlighting the power of collaborative and multidisciplinary teams in generating breakthrough ideas.

  6. Observation and Inspiration: Encouraging leaders to observe customers, competitors, and trends for inspiration and ideation.

  7. Failure as Learning: Embracing failure as a natural part of the innovation process and an opportunity for learning and growth.

  8. Cross-Pollination of Ideas: Encouraging the exchange of ideas across diverse fields and industries to spark innovation.

  9. Leadership Support: The importance of leadership support and encouragement for fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.

  10. Sustainable Innovation: Strategies for sustaining innovation over time, ensuring continual ideation and development.

Language English
ISBN-10 1-86197-583-X
ISBN-13 9781861975836
No of pages 307
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Profile Books
Published Date 01 Jan 2001

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