Lessons in Radical Innovation: Out of the Box Straight to the Bottom Line [Hardcover]

Wolfgang Grulke (Author), Gus Silber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0273659480 | ISBN-13: 978-0273659488

Companies don't innovate - people do!

With today's markets changing at warp-speed, no existing business believes it has a future without a strong focus on innovation. Companies with bold leadership are attempting to create a culture in which innovation can flourish. To do so, they need radical innovators and business activists.

This is what Lessons in Radical Innovation is about. There are many books on innovation, but this is the first to take the debate from the corporate level to the individual. It's about real people who took risks, who set themselves extraordinary goals against almost impossible odds.

These are stories about out-of-the-box thinking; about passionate individuals and the different kinds of companies they created.

The book provides a structured way to think about innovation and gives practical examples of how individuals are doing it. Share their ideas, attitudes and tools - real world examples of real people making a real difference - and build your own context for thriving as a business radical.

Editorial Reviews

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"Lessons in radical Innovation is a highly readable and original book on innovation that will educate, challenge and delight you. It should become required reading for any manager interested in building the markets of the future." Professor Costas Markides - Robert Bauman Professor of Strategic Leadership and Chairman of the Strategy Department, London Business School "A must read for anyone wanting to understand the new business paradigm and the mind shift needed to develop business models for the corporate enterprise moving forward. Wolfgang has created a tremendous guide through the scary yet exhilarating landscape of innovation. Remaining a loyal member of the "old successful business" club means a slow and desperate death in the hands of your competitors. Radical Innovation is the name of the game, Wolfgang Grulke teaches us how to play." Radames Soto - Managing Director, The Wall Street Journal Interactive. "This is a book every business leader should read. In a highly competitive market where everyone is trying to innovate, this book could be the key for survival over the next three to five years." Anders Harrysson - Vice President, Sun Microsystems "There's nothing traditional about Lessons in Radical Innovation -- this is real out-of- the-box thinking, exploring essential strategies for difficult times." John Bigalke - Industry Leader, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, USA

From the Back Cover

Companies don't innovate - people do!

With today's markets changing at warp-speed, no existing business believes it has a future without a strong focus on innovation. Companies with bold leadership are attempting to create a culture in which innovation can flourish. To do so, they need radical innovators and business activists.

This is what Lessons in Radical Innovation is about. There are many books on innovation, but this is the first to take the debate from the corporate level to the individual. It's about real people who took risks, who set themselves extraordinary goals against almost impossible odds.

These are stories about out-of-the-box thinking; about passionate individuals and the different kinds of companies they created.

The book provides a structured way to think about innovation and gives practical examples of how individuals are doing it. Share their ideas, attitudes and tools - real world examples of real people making a real difference - and build your own context for thriving as a business radical.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Financial Times Prentice Hall (March 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273659480
• ISBN-13: 978-0273659488
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,523,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical And Thought-provoking, May 10, 2003

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This review is from: Lessons in Radical Innovation: Out of the Box Straight to the Bottom Line (Hardcover)

From the back jacket of the book reads " This book provides a structured way to think about innovation and gives practical examples of how individuals are doing it. "

In my opinion, this book offers more!

My first reaction to this book is a sense of excitement: the author actually sets aside generous amount of space for readers to write their thoughts. This is very thoughtful as this book bring exciting concepts that enthralls and demands a second reading. Note-taking is a must.

I am also impressed by way Chapter 1 handles "Catalysts of Change". This concept is very complex and dynamic: however, Wolfgang handles it expertly.

Chapter 9's Strategic Thinking and Strategic Action provides leaders and decision-makers the necessary tools to conceptualise their corporate strategy. I am amazed by the simplicity of presentation.

This book is a must read for all who want a grasp of developing an innovative mind...