'This important volume will be a valuable resource in helping students and practitioners navigate the complex field of innovation, enabling them to understand and apply innovative thinking in their studies and workplaces. Stephen Reed brings multidisciplinary insights to the topic, and his narrative is well illustrated with practical case studies and explanations of good practice.' Peter Totterdill, Director of Workplace Innovation Europe CLG
Part I. Cognition: 1. Reasoning; 2. Problem solving; 3. Creativity; 4. Group decision making; 5. Collaborative problem solving; Part II. Education: 6. Improving skills; 7. Learning theories; 8. Teaching creativity; 9. Discipline creativity; 10. Design education; Part III. Implementation: 11. Linking theory to practice; 12. Business innovation; 13. Social innovation; 14. Organizational support; References; Author index; Subject index.