{"product_id":"innovation-ish-isbn-9781394318902","title":"Innovation-ish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a World Where Problems are Everywhere, See Opportunity. Your Essential Guide to Everyday Innovation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e is your no-nonsense guide to unlocking your innate creativity. Expertly crafted by design strategist Richard Braden and cognitive scientist Tessa Forshaw, this book skips the fluff and dives straight into actionable strategies to ignite your innovative potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShadow Rich and Tessa through their years of experience. Get behind the scenes access to classrooms, companies, and institutions alongside students and professionals, just like you. Hear stories of real people with real challenges and how they learn and discover innovative new solutions by unlocking their creative potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to solve problems and generate solutions in a huge variety of personal and professional situations. It’s a must-read for people at any stage of life and at any point on their innovation journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're new to innovation, this new way of thinking about innovation gives you an easy way in and helps set you on the path.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you've been trying to innovate and haven't been successful, Innovation-ish explains why you've been struggling and how to turn your project around.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're experiencing “imposter syndrome,” Innovation-ish reassures you that you're in the right place and have what you need to do it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you have been successful, Innovation-ish helps you amplify it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey demystify the myths that surround innovation, reveal the six mindsets that underlie innovation, and show how the moves you make drive innovation forward. And they share the latest relevant cognitive science research in a compelling and digestible way - no degree required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter years as design educators at Harvard and Stanford and consulting with clients around the world they have seen that anyone, regardless of their background, can be Innovation-ish.  Packed with clear, actionable steps, it's the definitive guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders ready to turbocharge their organizations, projects, and careers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e approach, you can solve problems and generate solutions to challenges in your personal life, a small business, a startup or in any department or function of any type of organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll you need is an open mind and small sense of adventure. Let's go!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Becoming Innovation-ish 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Innovation Hesitation 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding Ourselves Back 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreativity Isn’t Optional 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnybody Can Do It 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Innovation-ish Dynamics 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on People, Not Steps 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Creatively Is Human Nature 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking Your Innovative Brain 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovating as a Team Sport 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Innovation-ish Compass 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Roof-Shots Over Moon-Shots 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating with Innovation-ish 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Is Easier Than You Think 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Mindsets 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Your Mindset Matters 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Mindset 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Six Innovation-ish Mindsets 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Interactions Mindset 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing into the Real World 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting Different Types of Data 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Interactions 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting with People 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Types of Interactions 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Insights Mindset 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Insights 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Synthesizing Mind 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Different Types of Reasoning 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving the Right Problem 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Problems 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Ideas Mindset 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating Ideas 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Wild Ideas 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Brainstorming Levers 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Iterations Mindset 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIterating to Learn 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Your Ideas Early 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Fidelity and Scale 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Inspirations Mindset 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspiring Others 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Stories Sticky 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Audience 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Implications Mindset 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “Should We?” First 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen Asking “Can We?” 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Moves 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Moves Are Actions 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Move Characteristics 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Hands Dirty 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Using Moves 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Historical Moves 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Moves 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslating Moves 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Analogous Moves 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Example Moves 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Metacognition 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Thinking About Moves 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping Your Moves 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Move Map 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Being Metacognitive 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting to Choose Your Strategy 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Metacognitive Questions 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Activating Innovation 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Fueling Innovation 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarness Ambiguity 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbrace Failure 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Take Small Steps 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Innovation-ish-ness 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Yourself Permission 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Have What You Need to Start 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Takeaways 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Sources of Moves and Inspiration 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 297\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICH BRADEN\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of the San Francisco-based consulting firm, People Rocket. The company People Rocket partners with leaders and teams to innovate with confidence to drive clarity, effective execution, and strategic agility in complex, fast-changing environments. For the past 15 years he has been a design educator at universities around the world including Stanford University and Harvard University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESSA FORSHAW, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a cognitive scientist, senior researcher, and co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University. She teaches design thinking, creativity, and innovation at the Harvard Innovation Lab and Harvard University DCE. She also served on the Teaching Faculty at Stanford’s design school for several years, and has worked in innovation consultancies across the world.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e is your no-nonsense guide to unlocking your innate creativity. Expertly crafted by design strategist Rich Braden and cognitive scientist Tessa Forshaw, this book skips the fluff and dives straight into actionable strategies to ignite your innovative potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich and Tessa draw on years of experience advising companies, students, professionals, and others on how to supercharge their capacity for innovation and give you a behind the scenes look at the classrooms, organizations, and institutions that have transformed themselves into more dynamic, energetic, and exciting versions of themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis masterclass cuts to the chase, revealing exactly how real people with real challenges solve real problems. You’ll learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, reignite stalled projects, and cultivate the resilience and agility necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForget theory—\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e is your hands-on tool kit packed with proven methods to supercharge creativity, leverage skills you already have, and confidently build solutions without the fear of getting it “wrong.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e demolishes the myth that innovation belongs only to “geniuses” and offers six practical mindsets anyone can adopt immediately. Packed with clear, actionable steps, it’s the definitive guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders ready to turbocharge their organizations, projects, and careers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop dreaming about innovation. Start doing it. \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to spark original ideas and build groundbreaking solutions today.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for innovation-ish\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Innovation is at the core of every successful business transformation, no matter the size of your problem or your company. If you’re looking for a clear and data-driven approach to build your innovative skill set with confidence, you won’t find a better book than \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish \u003c\/i\u003eby Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—MARTIN LINDSTROM,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBuyology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ministry of Common Sense\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e is an actionable playbook for every aspiring innovator. Whether you are a CEO, a startup founder, an executive, or a student, its frameworks will help you succeed because they capture how real people solve real problems.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—STEFANOS ZENIOS,\u003c\/b\u003e Professor of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Stanford Graduate School of Business \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Innovation is more than just a skill; it is essential for leadership, citizenship, and navigating the future. Braden and Forshaw draw on research and real-world experience to equip readers with accessible strategies for learning, leading, and adapting with purpose and vision. They skillfully blend fresh ideas and personal agency into a practical guide, making innovation accessible to everyone from students to policymakers. At a time when educational systems are navigating deep complexity, \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, grounded, and inspiring approach.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—NONIE K. LESAUX,\u003c\/b\u003e Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e skips the vague theory and dives deep into concrete strategies to help you generate new ideas, overcome analysis paralysis, beat imposter syndrome, turn around stalled projects, and rediscover the confidence and creativity that already exists within you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich and Tessa walk you through the six mindsets that underlie innovation, how taking small actions drive you forward with momentum, and why thoughtful reflection is critical to choosing the right next step. Along the way, they bust unproductive myths about innovation and prove that no matter your background, your experience and expertise are all you need to tackle tough challenges in creative and useful ways.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“From microloans to megaprojects, \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case that breakthrough thinking isn’t about scale, it’s about mindset. Whether you’re at your kitchen table or sitting in a Silicon Valley boardroom, if you want impact that grows with you, start with \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePremal Shah\u003c\/b\u003e, Co-Founder Kiva.org\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Innovation is at the core of every successful business transformation, no matter the size of your problem or your company. 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