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This title in other formats:The Eye for Innovation: Recognizing Possibilities and Managing the Creative Enterpriseby Robert M. Price
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Innovation is synonymous with problem solving, and the basic elements of innovation apply to any business, says Robert M. Price in this essential guide for managers of organizations large or small. Distilling a set of practical principles from his forty years of experience as a pioneer in the computer industry, the author shows that innovation can be learned and practiced by everyone, that it can offer solutions to everyday problems as well as high-profile ones, and that it provides opportunities to solve business problems while meeting a variety of human needs.Former CEO of Control Data, Price weaves the history of this uniquely innovative company with fresh thinking about innovation itself—what it means to the people in an organization, the products, and the processes. He avoids simplistic prescriptions and clearly explains seven fundamental principles of innovation beginning with “innovators are made, not born.” He illustrates these principles with fascinating real-life examples. His book offers both the practical tools and the inspiration to everyone with an interest in effective management practice and in building organizations that creatively and continuously respond to ever-changing social and market needs. Book News Annotation:Price, the former CEO and Chairman of Control Data Corporation, uses
the story of his country to illustrate the seven most important
principles for making an innovative company. In short, these
principles are as follows: innovators are made, not born; strategy
consists of sequential steps involving innovation in some combination
of process, product, and integrated market towards an objective;
strategy must coevolve with technological change and a changing
world; technology (or know-how) is the strategic manager's best
friend; technological and other forms of collaboration is a powerful
strategic tool; crisis is inevitable but can be used by innovative
leaders to galvanize people for positive change; and public-private
partnerships present important strategic possibilities. The story of
Control Data is told from 1957 into the 1970s, with lessons relevant
to the principles discussed along the way.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"Bob Price's practiced eye focuses on the ways in which innovation is used to satisfy a broad spectrum of societal needs. Given his distinguished career in industrial leadership, there is no better person to tell this story."- Robert W. Galvin, Former CEO of Motorola
Review:"Few people are better qualified than Robert Price to explain the critical role that technological innovation has played, and continues to play, in fostering American competitiveness in today's global economy. His book is an invaluable addition to the literature on corporate creativity and innovation."-Walter Mondale, Former U.S. Vice President Review:"Robert Price gives us a simple formula for success: technology plus innovation equals a better society. Price shows us how to apply this formula to any field or endeavor and, most important, to any group of people dedicated to achieving a common goal. It is a powerful read with lasting impact."-Rick Wagoner, General Motors Chairman & CEO Synopsis:Seven principles for an innovative enterprise, from the journey of Control Data
Synopsis:Distilling a set of practical principles from his forty years of experience as a pioneer in the computer industry, the author shows that innovation can be learned and practiced by everyone, that it can offer solutions to everyday problems as well as high-profile ones, and that it provides opportunities to solve business problems while meeting a variety of human needs. About the AuthorRobert M. Price is president of PSV, Inc., a consortium of consultants specializing in technology commercialization and corporate strategy. He is former CEO of Control Data, one of the major computer companies in the world at the time of his tenure. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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