Innovator's Dictionary: 555 Methods and Instruments for More Creativity and Innovation in Your Company

This book provides 555 important innovation methods and tools, with step-by-step explanations and a Design Thinking reference, to help professionals select the right instrument for their goals. It also offers a free online method search with various search paths.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1157 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2020
Publisher: De Gruyter

More and more individuals are tasked with organizing or facilitating innovation processes, creative workshops, and design thinking projects, and they often require assistance in selecting appropriate tools. At the same time, the abundance of available methods has surged in recent years, making it challenging to identify the most suitable approach.

This comprehensive book offers a treasure trove of 555 essential innovation methods and tools, meticulously selected and curated by seasoned innovation professionals. Each method is accompanied by a step-by-step explanation, making it easily adaptable for implementation within your team meetings or workshops. Furthermore, additional information, including method outcomes, experience insights, required innovation skills, and numerous illustrations, aids the reader in selecting the most appropriate instrument and tailoring it to their specific goals.

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned practitioner, this book will expedite your method selection process while ensuring safety. Innovation managers and anyone responsible for projects and products will find immense value in this dictionary, serving as a valuable resource for their work. Additionally, it serves as a comprehensive Design Thinking reference, encompassing all methods, and providing a free online method search with diverse search paths.

To enhance your understanding and exploration of these innovation methods and tools, we invite you to attend a special online event hosted by the editors of this book, Christian Buchholz and Benno van Aerssen. During the event, they will discuss and showcase the practical application of tools and innovation methods in workshops, meetings, and innovation projects. The event will be moderated by Joanne Hyland, Founding Partner and President of rInnovation Group. You can access the event by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/TZNdWiY_s2w

Weight: 3664g
Dimension: 226 x 291 x 67 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110677218