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Author : Costas Papaikonomou
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326281747
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (262 download)
Download or read book Second Thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Costas Papaikonomou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Costas Papaikonomou
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326281011
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (262 download)
Download or read book Second Thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Costas Papaikonomou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costas Papaikonomou is one of the founders of Happen.com, one of the fastest growing creative innovation agencies of the 21st century. A career in innovation - studying, dreaming, creating, researching and realizing new products. It's been an amazing journey, playing in the birth chambers of mass market multinationals. Nevertheless he's quite grumpy. Why are so many brilliant ideas culled before they've had a chance to shine in the real world? Why are so many awful ideas pushed through the system and launched, only to fail miserably, ruining careers and bankrupting businesses? Why are so many blatantly obvious market opportunities ignored and not fulfilled with the right products, helping people lead happier lives and bringing prosperity to the companies that could have introduced them? This little book is my attempt at understanding why so many innovations fail, why that is often wholly unnecessary and what may help tilt the balance more favorably.
Author : Costas Papaikonomou
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326282042
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (262 download)
Download or read book Thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Costas Papaikonomou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costas Papaikonomou is one of the founders of Happen.com, one of the fastest growing creative innovation agencies of the 21st century. A career in innovation - studying, dreaming, creating, researching and realizing new products. It's been an amazing journey, playing in the birth chambers of mass market multinationals. Nevertheless he's quite grumpy. Why are so many brilliant ideas culled before they've had a chance to shine in the real world? Why are so many awful ideas pushed through the system and launched, only to fail miserably, ruining careers and bankrupting businesses? Why are so many blatantly obvious market opportunities ignored and not fulfilled with the right products, helping people lead happier lives and bringing prosperity to the companies that could have introduced them? This little book is my attempt at understanding why so many innovations fail, why that is often wholly unnecessary and what may help tilt the balance more favorably.
Author : Papaikonomou, Costas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (828 download)
Download or read book After-thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Papaikonomou, Costas and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musings, aphorisms & polemics about the ugly reality of consumer product innovation, in particular in large corporations.PART THREE of this trilogy investigates the different types of innovation, and in particular how the different levels of impact one desires in a marketplace are mirrored by impact on the business itself. In a nutshell: innovation hurts. But seeing through the pain and reward might just be within reach.This trilogy of books is my attempt at understanding why so many innovations fail, why that is often wholly unnecessary and what may help tilt the balance more favourably.ABOUT THE AUTHORCostas Papaikonomou is one of the founders of Happen Group, one of the leading creative innovation agencies of the 21st century. A career in innovation - studying, dreaming, creating, researching and realizing new products. It's been an amazing journey, playing in the birth chambers of mass market multinationals. Nevertheless he's quite grumpy.
Author : Papaikonomou, Costas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781716620164
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Trilogy Of Thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Papaikonomou, Costas and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-29 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musings, aphorisms & polemics about the ugly reality of consumer product innovation, in particular in large corporations. This trilogy investigates how corporations unknowingly work from a skewed version of reality, which is nicely manageable with KPI's and predictable rules of engagement with the world. A world view in which innovation success can be planned for. The reality of how the world is very different. Why are so many brilliant ideas culled before they've had a chance to shine in the real world? Why are so many awful ideas pushed through the system and launched, only to fail miserably, ruining careers and bankrupting businesses? Why are so many blatantly obvious market opportunities ignored and not fulfilled with the right products, helping people lead happier lives and bringing prosperity to the companies that could have introduced them? This little book is my attempt at understanding why so many innovations fail, why that is often wholly unnecessary and what may help tilt the balance more favourably. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Costas Papaikonomou is one of the founders of Happen Group, one of the leading creative innovation agencies of the 21st century. A career in innovation - studying, dreaming, creating, researching and realizing new products. It's been an amazing journey, playing in the birth chambers of mass market multinationals. Nevertheless he's quite grumpy.
Author : Papaikonomou, Costas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781716634826
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (348 download)
Download or read book After-thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Papaikonomou, Costas and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-23 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a rule of thumb, there are only two routes in innovation. One is about sleepless nights, pain & hardship. The other is about sleepless nights, pain and hardship, plus divorce & financial ruin. This is not what the business books are promising. Unfairly, the word 'innovation' is mostly used to describe with hindsight what someone has already done, and done successfully enough to get noticed. Winner's bias. Attention is skewed to the few entrepreneurs who hit the jackpot, not to the many thousands of people in regular businesses who create new products and services every day. Nor the countless failed entrepreneurs whose ideas brought them nothing but debt and ulcers. Based on many years at Happen Group, helping teams innovate successfully in very mature and crowded markets, there seem to be four distinct areas that dramatically affect success rates along the innovation journey. Clarity on the business objective Uncover insight you can act upon Create commercially viable ideas Energize the business into action Successful innovation in popular business media looks sexy and aspirational. You'll see in that list above that the ugly reality is that it isn't really that ugly, just a little less magical. More than anything, it's a skill you can learn and become good at, both on a personal and a business-level.
Author : Papaikonomou, Costas
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (839 download)
Download or read book Trilogy Of Thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Papaikonomou, Costas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musings, aphorisms & polemics about the ugly reality of consumer product innovation, in particular in large corporations.PART ONE investigates how corporations unknowingly work from a skewed version of reality, which is nicely manageable with KPI's and predictable rules of engagement with the world. A world view in which innovation success can be planned for.PART TWO investigates the different types of innovation, and in particular how the different levels of impact one desires in a marketplace are mirrored by impact on the business itself. In a nutshell: innovation hurts. But seeing through the pain and reward might just be within reach.PART THREE investigates how keep innovation running successfully through from initial business need through to a meaningful launch. Bonus sections include an innovation bulls**t glossary and tips for surviving an economic crisis .The reality of how the world is very different. Why are so many brilliant ideas culled before they've had a chance to shine in the real world? Why are so many awful ideas pushed through the system and launched, only to fail miserably, ruining careers and bankrupting businesses? Why are so many blatantly obvious market opportunities ignored and not fulfilled with the right products, helping people lead happier lives and bringing prosperity to the companies that could have introduced them?This trilogy of books is my attempt at understanding why so many innovations fail, why that is often wholly unnecessary and what may help tilt the balance more favourably.ABOUT THE AUTHORCostas Papaikonomou is one of the founders of Happen Group, one of the leading creative innovation agencies of the 21st century. A career in innovation - studying, dreaming, creating, researching and realizing new products. It's been an amazing journey, playing in the birth chambers of mass market multinationals. Nevertheless he's quite grumpy.
Author : Costas Papaikonomou
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 9081880039
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (818 download)
Download or read book Thoughts From A Grumpy Innovator written by Costas Papaikonomou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costas Papaikonomou is one of the founders of Happen.com, one of the fastest growing creative innovation agencies of the 21st century. A career in innovation - studying, dreaming, creating, researching and realizing new products. It's been an amazing journey, playing in the birth chambers of mass market multinationals. Nevertheless he's quite grumpy. Why are so many brilliant ideas culled before they've had a chance to shine in the real world? Why are so many awful ideas pushed through the system and launched, only to fail miserably, ruining careers and bankrupting businesses? Why are so many blatantly obvious market opportunities ignored and not fulfilled with the right products, helping people lead happier lives and bringing prosperity to the companies that could have introduced them? This little book is my attempt at understanding why so many innovations fail, why that is often wholly unnecessary and what may help tilt the balance more favorably.
Author : Steve Faktor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111818243X
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Econovation written by Steve Faktor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last 20 years, China fed our zombie-like appetite for iPhones, Prada and Snuggies. At the same time, its biggest customer, the US, found itself in debt, under-educated, and covered with recreational tattoos. So now what? Will America wallow in mediocrity like Greece or some C-list celebrity? Or, will our legendary ingenuity save us from Tweeting...and eating our way to irrelevance? Econovation is a bold, witty response to those questions that doesn't rely on miracles or government for answers. It challenges business leaders to think differently about the next decade of the US economy and respond with big, sustainable innovations. Written by Steve Faktor, former Vice President of Growth & Innovation and head of the Chairman's Innovation Fund at American Express, Econovation is a trends book on steroids. It's bursting with practical, thought-provoking ideas no executive, entrepreneur or Fed Chairman can afford to miss. Most importantly, Econovation envisions a very different future. It's one ruled by "producerism", not consumerism. It's a future in which real innovators must do more than slide a greasy finger over the screen of an iPad. Econovation uncovers opportunities in unexpected places. You'll learn how to: Capitalize on a market that will go from making nothing to making everything...for China. Use psychological pricing and some crafty tricks from Google to reduce reliance on tapped-out consumers Sell to consumers whose new identities will be based on what they create, not what they buy, click or super-size Seduce a desperate government to finance your business, then feed you pancakes in the morning Motivate tomorrow's employee with social currency instead of the green, depreciating kind Upgrade your business and your kids with a little help from Mormons and kindergartners with hacksaws Econovation is a fresh perspective on a future we've taken for granted. It empowers readers to think big, dream big, and conquer economic conditions that will paralyze others. With a hefty dose of data, humor, and actionable ideas, Econovation offers insight and amusement in one, convenient place - a rare treat for a business book.
Author : Dave Snowden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735379906
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (799 download)
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Author : Samantha Irby
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0988825864
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (888 download)
Download or read book Meaty written by Samantha Irby and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The smart, edgy, hilarious, and unabashedly raunchy New York Times bestselling author explodes onto the printed page in her uproarious first collection of essays. "Whether she’s writing about her latest inflammatory bowel disease attack or documenting a sexual escapade gone awry (sometimes simultaneously), you’ll most likely be able to relate to Irby’s tell-all book. Her raw honesty and scathing sense of humor will make you laugh out loud." —JET Irby laughs her way through tragicomic mishaps, neuroses, and taboos as she struggles through adulthood: chin hairs, depression, bad sex, failed relationships, masturbation, taco feasts, inflammatory bowel disease and more. Updated with her favorite Instagramable, couch-friendly recipes, this much-beloved romp is treat for anyone in dire need of Irby's infamous, scathing wit and poignant candor. Don't miss Samantha Irby's bestselling new book, Quietly Hostile!
Author : Nicholas Carr
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393079368
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains written by Nicholas Carr and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction: “Nicholas Carr has written a Silent Spring for the literary mind.”—Michael Agger, Slate “Is Google making us stupid?” When Nicholas Carr posed that question, in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the Internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the Net’s bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Now, Carr expands his argument into the most compelling exploration of the Internet’s intellectual and cultural consequences yet published. As he describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by “tools of the mind”—from the alphabet to maps, to the printing press, the clock, and the computer—Carr interweaves a fascinating account of recent discoveries in neuroscience by such pioneers as Michael Merzenich and Eric Kandel. Our brains, the historical and scientific evidence reveals, change in response to our experiences. The technologies we use to find, store, and share information can literally reroute our neural pathways. Building on the insights of thinkers from Plato to McLuhan, Carr makes a convincing case that every information technology carries an intellectual ethic—a set of assumptions about the nature of knowledge and intelligence. He explains how the printed book served to focus our attention, promoting deep and creative thought. In stark contrast, the Internet encourages the rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information from many sources. Its ethic is that of the industrialist, an ethic of speed and efficiency, of optimized production and consumption—and now the Net is remaking us in its own image. We are becoming ever more adept at scanning and skimming, but what we are losing is our capacity for concentration, contemplation, and reflection. Part intellectual history, part popular science, and part cultural criticism, The Shallows sparkles with memorable vignettes—Friedrich Nietzsche wrestling with a typewriter, Sigmund Freud dissecting the brains of sea creatures, Nathaniel Hawthorne contemplating the thunderous approach of a steam locomotive—even as it plumbs profound questions about the state of our modern psyche. This is a book that will forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.
Author : Gregor Hohpe
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1492077496
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (92 download)
Download or read book The Software Architect Elevator written by Gregor Hohpe and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the digital economy changes the rules of the game for enterprises, the role of software and IT architects is also transforming. Rather than focus on technical decisions alone, architects and senior technologists need to combine organizational and technical knowledge to effect change in their company’s structure and processes. To accomplish that, they need to connect the IT engine room to the penthouse, where the business strategy is defined. In this guide, author Gregor Hohpe shares real-world advice and hard-learned lessons from actual IT transformations. His anecdotes help architects, senior developers, and other IT professionals prepare for a more complex but rewarding role in the enterprise. This book is ideal for: Software architects and senior developers looking to shape the company’s technology direction or assist in an organizational transformation Enterprise architects and senior technologists searching for practical advice on how to navigate technical and organizational topics CTOs and senior technical architects who are devising an IT strategy that impacts the way the organization works IT managers who want to learn what’s worked and what hasn’t in large-scale transformation
Author : Brené Brown
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 081298580X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Rising Strong written by Brené Brown and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability—the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome—is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people—from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents—shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they’re not afraid to lean in to discomfort. Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we’re feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It’s the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are. ONE OF GREATER GOOD’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR “[Brené Brown’s] research and work have given us a new vocabulary, a way to talk with each other about the ideas and feelings and fears we’ve all had but haven’t quite known how to articulate. . . . Brené empowers us each to be a little more courageous.”—The Huffington Post
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Publisher : Study of Financial Innovation (Csfi)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)
Download or read book Grumpy Old Bankers written by and published by Study of Financial Innovation (Csfi). This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nigel Mansell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471150224
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)
Download or read book Staying on Track written by Nigel Mansell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After finishing as runner-up three times in the drivers' world championship, in 1992 Mansell finally secured the title. It was the crowning achievement of a hugely successful career, in which he won 31 Grand Prix, a record for a British driver that stood until Lewis Hamilton overhauled him in 2014. Always an aggressive driver, his exciting style meant he was hailed as a hero by his millions of fans in the UK and around the world. Out of the car, he was outspoken and charismatic, which merely served to enhance his reputation. Now, 20 years after he retired from F1, Mansell looks back on a stellar career in which he battled against many legends of the sport, from Lauda through the Senna and Prost years and on to Schumacher. He provides vivid insights into what it was like to race against those greats in an era when the risks to drivers were enormous. He explains what motivated him to get to the top, and takes the reader behind the scenes to give an unrivalled insight into the sport and the key moments of his career. Still closely involved in Formula One, Mansell assesses how F1 has changed, and gives his authoritative verdict on the sport, the cars and the drivers. It is an unmissable account from one of Britain's greatest sporting heroes.
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Total Pages : 1050 pages
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