{"product_id":"fearless-innovation-isbn-9781119579526","title":"Fearless Innovation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Innovation just an overused buzzword? A waste of time? A mere marketing ploy?  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Alex Goryachev has a simple, resounding response to such questions: No!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fourth Industrial Revolution is driving change at an unprecedented pace, level, and intensity that is impacting businesses across industries, not to mention our everyday lives. We are rapidly blurring the physical and the digital, transforming the way we live and, in some sense, what it even means to be human. Whether we run a startup or multinational, a nonprofit or academic institution, a city or a whole country, we need to embrace this change to not just survive but thrive under these new realities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFearless Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e, Cisco’s Managing Director of Innovation Strategy and Programs explores how, no matter their function, leaders and managers can cut through the noise to understand change and deliver real results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoryachev’s actionable, consistent, and timeless innovation principles offer a blueprint to driving growth, enacting change, increasing the bottom line, and creating clear measurable value. Featuring diverse case studies of some of today’s most innovative organizations, historical observations, first-hand experience, and a look at where innovation is thriving, and why, this down-to-earth guide provides advice and clear steps on how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet teams to embrace innovation beyond empty slogans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on execution of innovation through leadership and strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure the real effects of innovation to showcase ROI and attract investment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreak down org silos by empowering effective, diverse, and inclusive teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive co-innovation through win-win ecosystem-wide partnerships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize innovation teams and orchestrate outcomes by leveraging organizational DNA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate the value of innovation to differentiate ourselves from competition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for any organization that wants to stay relevant in the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century, and even beyond, \u003ci\u003eFearless Innovation \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a step-by-step guide for getting past the confusion, overcoming fear, and getting down to business to create an environment of true innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: From Buzzword to Reality xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Innovation is Now or Never 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Join the Dying Breeds 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork with Change, Not Against It 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow When to Take Action 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Innovation Waits for No One 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 No Leadership = No Strategy = No Innovation 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize How Dysfunction and Stagnation Begin 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Responsibility 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Questions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarify and Publish Employee Sentiments, Goals, and Strategy 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Lead, Strategize, Innovate 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Real About Innovation 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Metrics 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncentivize Innovation through Radical Transparency 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime It Right 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Metrics Matter 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Innovation is \u003ci\u003eNot \u003c\/i\u003eDisruption 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop Thinking “Disruptively” 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Thinking Pragmatically 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Back to the Basics 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: The Pen is Mightier than the Program 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Lonely Innovator Myth 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreat Innovation Like a Team Sport 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster Diversity and Inclusion 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Innovation is a Team Sport 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Innovation Wants to Be Free 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCome Together 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Co-Innovation to the Next Level 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: The Freedom of the Ecosystem 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Outcomes Must Be Orchestrated 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Let Innovation Get Lost 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHire a Chief Innovation Officer 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut Governance Processes into Action 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Innovation Teams 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Orchestrating Invisible Innovation 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Communicate, Communicate, Communicate 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvest in Communications Skills and Capabilities 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Internally 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Dialogue Externally 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Discover, Listen, Act 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Business as Usual 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALEX GORYACHEV\u003c\/b\u003e is managing director of Cisco's global Co-Innovation Centers. He spearheads several award-winning international programs and initiatives to accelerate innovation – whether that impacts operations, businesses processes, or technology. Alex is an award-winning Silicon Valley veteran whose resume reads like a brief history of tech disruption. He is a sought-after speaker on innovation and a regular contributor to\u003ci\u003e Forbes, Chief Executive Magazine,\u003c\/i\u003e and other leading media outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Innovation\"\u003c\/b\u003e is surely on track to become one of the most overused and meaningless buzzwords of the decade. Yet, everyone agrees that successful innovation is critical to our survival, growth, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's the thing that every leader demands, yet many don't understand why they need it, or even what it is. Despite the real competitive threat, many organizations, big and small, let the bureaucracy maintain the status quo by \"celebrating\" innovation, instead of truly welcoming it. So what is innovation, exactly, and how can leaders stop giving mere lip service to this crucial concept and start putting it into practice to achieve tangible results? \u003ci\u003eFearless Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e lays out the principles and practices that will separate those who will perish from those who will thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders won't find business jargon, vague buzzwords, or meaningless flowcharts crowding the pages of \u003ci\u003eFearless Innovation.\u003c\/i\u003e Instead, Alex Goryachev presents simple yet proven practices that can help transform any business into an innovation machine. Provocative case studies from across industries demonstrate how these principles translate into measurable impact in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical, jargon-free innovation manifesto\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can read plenty of books on innovation methodologies without really understanding what innovation is, let alone how to leverage it to transform your organization and deliver pragmatic results. By working with organizations around the globe – from startups to cities, universities to multinationals, Alex Goryachev has developed a profound philosophy of innovation. \u003ci\u003eFearless Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e is his manifesto, and your guide to seeing through the hype to make innovation real.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a methodology, but an all-encompassing guide that will empower you to identify the practical steps to realizing an innovation-focused organizational culture. Do you know why exactly your organization needs to innovate? What are the results you will achieve? Can you communicate your vision across the organization? What concrete actions will you take to move your organization into the future? \u003ci\u003eFearless Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e contains the tools, guidelines, case studies, and action steps you need to answer these urgent questions and most importantly, deliver results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989200388325,"sku":"NP9781119579526","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119579526.jpg?v=1761783184","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/fearless-innovation-isbn-9781119579526","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}