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The Little Black Book of Innovation, With a New Preface

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The Little Black Book of Innovation, With a New Preface by Scott D. Anthony explores the essentials of successful innovation in business. The book offers a clear roadmap for building breakthrough innovations by blending practical advice with engaging storytelling. It serves as an outline for leaders looking to foster creative thinking and drive growth within their organisations.
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You might enjoy this insightful guide if you're passionate about transforming creative ideas into successful innovations. It's packed with practical advice and real-world examples, making it ideal for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone keen on understanding the innovation process.

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Innovation doesn't need to be so mysterious Innovation may be the hottest discipline around today-in business circles and beyond. For all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, however, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly impenetrable. No longer.

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Innovation doesn't need to be so mysterious.

Innovation may be the hottest discipline around today—in business circles and beyond. For all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, however, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly impenetrable. No longer.

In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and fieldwork to demystify innovation. In his trademark conversational and lively style, Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation, breaks down the essential differences between types of innovation, and illuminates innovation's vital role in organisational success and personal growth.

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The Little Black Book of Innovation by Scott D. Anthony is highly regarded for its engaging writing style and insightful guidance on innovation and growth. It has been praised for its wit and practical approach, and readers have found it both enjoyable and essential for anyone interested in the field of business innovation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633693401

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Scott D. Anthony is Managing Partner of Innosight. Based in Innosight's Singapore office since 2010, he also leads the firm's Asian consulting operations and its venture-capital investment activities. The author or coauthor of seven books, Scott is a prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review. You can follow him on Twitter @ScottDAnthony.

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