First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In their latest collaboration, Beyond the Idea, Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble, explain how to execute innovation in any organization. As they explain, “The most important message in Beyond the Idea is very simple: innovation execution is its own unique discipline. It requires time, energy, and distinct thinking.

Govindarajan 70

Govindarajan Innovation Execution Energy 70

CO2

DECEMBER 24, 2010

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

Innovation 74

Innovation Execution Executive Coaching Govindarajan 74

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2010

I thought it would be helpful to provide the list of 31 questions, and my one sentence perspective on each question, as it dovetails with my current book project (tentatively titled, The Little Black Book of Innovation.) Consider it a summary of what's on my mind as 2010 comes to a close. How do you define innovation?

Innovation 16

Innovation Govindarajan Disruptive Innovation Business Model 16

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2012

We in the West tend to think of innovation as the next, new, shiny, tech, globally-accepted thing. higher-speed broadband, mobile phones, smart devices), can lead to fresh and surprising thinking about local and regional problems, and one day these over-looked corners of the globe may produce world-class innovations as a result.

Innovation 8

Innovation Govindarajan Globalization Uncertainty 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Think of Charles Darwin, the ultimate disruptive innovator. In The Innovator's Dilemma , he looked at why companies struggle to deal with radical innovation in their markets. The book introduced the idea of disruptive innovation to a generation of managers. First, ideas are important. Ideas define our humanity.

Blue Ocean Strategy 15

Blue Ocean Strategy Management Christensen Balanced Scorecard 15

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

So the list that follows is my ranking of the Top 10 Speakers from World Business Forum 2010 as well as my logic behind the rankings. Lafley - The former Chairman and CEO of Proctor & Gamble gave a clinic on innovation. I’ve never heard anyone speak so fluently on the topic of innovation.

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Blog Blue Ocean Strategy Collins Video 302