Global Innovation Science Handbook

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This pioneering work is based on a defined body of knowledge that includes intent, methodology, tools, and measurements. It challenges the popular paradigm that "learned" innovation is impossible, and lays out a systematic process for developing innovation skills. Each chapter can be independently read and utilized in the daily practice of innovation. Real-world case studies from financial, government, and education sectors illustrate the concepts discussed in this definitive resource.
Global Innovation Science Handbook covers:

• Preparing for innovation--establishing a framework and creating a culture for innovation
• Key innovation concepts, such as creativity, neuroscience, biomimetics, benchmarking, and ethnography
• Creativity tools, including Kano analysis, storyboarding, absence thinking, Lotus Blossom, SCAMPER, and others
• Techniques essential to innovation science, such as Six Thinking Hats, mind mapping, social networks, market research, and lead user analysis
• Innovation radar, indices, and other measurements
• Idea management--the process of creating, screening, exploring, and evaluating ideas to bring those most valuable from concept to reality
• Innovation methodologies, including TRIZ, Brinnovation, crowdsourcing, Eureka, stage gate, and others
• Deployment--a life-cycle approach involving inspiration, strategy, organization, excellence, culture, measurement, protection of intellectual property, and launch
• Case studies featuring cutting-edge technological innovations in finance, government, and education