HBR's 10 Must Reads on Innovation, Updated & Expanded (featuring "What Is Disruptive Innovation?" by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael E. Raynor, and Rory McDonald)
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Continuous change calls for continuous innovation.
If you read nothing else on innovation, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you invest in your best innovation bets, learn from setbacks, and bring bold new offerings to market.
This book will inspire you to:
- Know your customers' 'jobs to be done'
- Harness the benefits of design thinking
- Bring AI into the innovation process
- Keep bureaucracy and structure from stifling creativity
- Build a culture of experimentation
- Become the disrupter in your industry
This collection of articles includes 'What Is Disruptive Innovation?' by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael E. Raynor, and Rory McDonald; 'Innovation Doesn't Have to Be Disruptive,' by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne; 'Great Innovators Create the Future, Manage the Present, and Selectively Forget the Past', by Vijay Govindarajan; 'A New Approach to Strategic Innovation', by Haijian Si, Christoph Loch, and Stelios Kavadias; 'A Refresher on Discovery-Driven Planning', by Amy Gallo; 'Know Your Customers' 'Jobs to Be Done', by Clayton M. Christensen, Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon, and David S. Duncan; 'Breaking Down the Barriers to Innovation', by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Rahul Nair, and Natalie Painchaud; 'The Inescapable Paradox of Managing Creativity', by Linda A. Hill, Greg Brandeau, Emily Truelove, and Kent Lineback; 'Find Innovation Where You Least Expect It', by Tony McCaffrey and Jim Pearson; 'Engineering Reverse Innovations', by Amos Winter and Vijay Govindarajan; 'Can AI Help Your Company Innovate? It Depends', by Lynn Wu and Sam Ransbotham; 'Why Design Thinking Works', by Jeanne M. Liedtka; 'If Your Innovation Effort Isn't Working, Look at Who's on the Team', by Nathan Furr, Kyle Nel, and Thomas Zoega Ramsy; 'What's Your Best Innovation Bet?' by Melissa A. Schilling; and 'Strategies for Learning from Failure', by Amy C. Edmondson.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9798892793025
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press
Edition: Updated & Expanded edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
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Width: 139.0mm
Height: 209.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 272
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Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a riveting memoir that unveils the remarkable journey behind the creation of Nike, one of the world's most iconic and successful brands. Phil Knight's story begins in 1962, when fresh out of business school, he embarks on a daring entrepreneurial adventure with a radical premise: to import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Armed...By Phil KnightPaperback$2400Elsewhere:$2899Unit price /Unavailableβ β β β β(1)In StockShips tomorrow -
Business Made Simple
Business Made Simple by Donald Miller is an essential guide for anyone looking to elevate their career and create a profitable business. This practical book offers sixty daily readings, each accompanied by insightful videos, designed to help professionals and business owners gain a clear understanding of how successful businesses operate. Rather than relying on theoretical knowledge, Miller shares actionable strategies...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams. Kathryn Petersen,...Hardback$4700Elsewhere:$5199Unit price /Unavailableβ β β β β(1)In StockShips tomorrow -
Good To Great
Good to Great by Jim Collins is an authoritative guide that investigates what takes a company from mere mediocrity to exceptional greatness. This acclaimed work is based on a five-year research project comparing teams that made that leap to those that didnβt. Collins and his research team examined financial performance, management practices, and corporate culture to distill the essential factors...By Jim CollinsHardback$5400Elsewhere:$6000Unit price /Unavailableβ β β β β(3)In StockShips tomorrow -
This Is Strategy
From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author ofΒ This is Marketing, comes an essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world."With his signature clarity and brevity, the marketing maven presents memorable, practical advice for making smarter plans." βAdam Grant, author of Think AgainIn this unique and thought-provoking book, Godin shares insights on...By Seth GodinPaperback$3150Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /Unavailableβ β β β β(1)AvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Zero to One
Zero to One by Blake Masters and Peter Thiel is a ground-breaking and thought-provoking examination of innovation and what it takes for a new company to prosper. Written by Peter Thiel, the co-founder of one of the most successful tech start-ups in history, this book provides a fresh perspective on how to build a valuable and unique enterprise in a...By Blake Masters and Peter ThielPaperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition
Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition by W. Chan Kim and RenΓ©e A. Mauborgne is an essential guide for anyone looking to transform their business strategies and leap into untapped market spaces. This acclaimed book illustrates how companies can break free from the traditional war of competition and instead, create their own "blue oceans" of uncontested market space. The authors delve...By W. Chan Kim and Rene A. MauborgneHardback$5700Elsewhere:$6499Unit price /Unavailableβ β β β β(1)In StockShips tomorrow -
The Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer
Explore the enlightened path to transformational business success with the updated and expanded edition of Jeffrey Liker's acclaimed work, The Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer. Delve into the legendary business philosophy that has placed Toyota at the pinnacle of global manufacturing excellence. In this highly anticipated update, Jeffrey Liker refines and broadens the...Hardback$8500Unit price /Unavailableβ β β β β(1)AvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
High Output Management
High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove is a legendary business book and a Silicon Valley staple. Written by the former chairman and CEO of Intel, it offers invaluable insights into the art of managing and running a successful company. This practical handbook provides guidance for navigating real-life business scenarios and serves as a powerful manifesto that has the potential...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
How to Grow Your Small Business
The Wall Street Journal Bestseller For so many entrepreneurs, running a small business ended up looking different than they imagined. Theyβre stressed, discouraged, and not confident in their plan for growth. In How to Grow Your Small Business, Donald Miller gives entrepreneurs a 6-step plan to grow their businesses so they produce dependable, predictable results. Using the exact steps youβll...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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