Idea Chase, The: Seven Principles For Breakthrough Innovation - Softcover

Segars, Albert H

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9811268282 ISBN 13: 9789811268281

Publisher: WSPC, 2023

Synopsis

"Breakthrough" innovation is often difficult to achieve. Great ideas hide in places that are not obvious. They often first appear as bits and pieces of fragmented ideas rather than something fully revealed. In addition, the story behind chasing ideas is as elusive as the ideas themselves. Some say that breakthrough innovation is magical, unlearnable, or inborn. It is a wonderful fairy tale of inspiration. However, evidence does not fully support the "inspiration" hypothesis. A successful Idea Chase is a combination of inspiration and disciplined hard work. These important ingredients cannot be separated, they work together to reveal something that is unseen by others. Artists, authors, musicians, as well as leaders of some of the most innovative organizations have mastered this approach. It is a skill that can be described, developed, and managed. As described in this book, the story of innovation is built on seven key principles and a toolbox of supporting methods: Be Ambitious, Create Chemistry, Define Roles and Responsibilities, Build Trust, Lean on Data, Show Perseverance, and Embrace Sacrifice. This story is told through the experiences and examples of innovative organizations and extraordinary people that have combined the magic of inspiration with the muscle of discipline to achieve the impossible.

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About the Author

Dr Albert H Segars is the PNC Bank Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His area of research, teaching, and consulting expertise include innovation, technology management, as well as entrepreneurship. He has written numerous articles on these topics within the context of strategic planning, product innovation, financial investment, DEI, and corporate sustainability. His recent research projects are featured in MIT's Sloan Management Review. He is also the Chairperson of the Board of the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory (NCPC), which the North Carolina General Assembly established in 2016 to utilize and disseminate the research expertise across the University of North Carolina System for practical use by state and local government. Since its inception, the NCPC has managed more than US$200 million in research projects. Along with his experience in academe, Segars has held posts in research and development with leading organizations in technology, health sciences, and media/entertainment. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the top professors in entrepreneurship by a consortium of leading technology-based entrepreneurs. Since 2017, he has been part of the advisory council for CNBC's Disruptor 50.

Edition details

• Publisher: WSPC
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811268282
• ISBN 13: 9789811268281
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284