The Innovative Mindset: 5 Behaviors for Accelerating Breakthroughs

ISBN-13: 9781119161288 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 208 str.

Sweeney, John

Opis

Redefine what it means to be innovative The Innovative Mindset calls the accepted definition of innovation into question, urging you to consider how innovation might function as a behavior that you perpetuate, rather than an inflexible theory or corporate-defined initiative. By asking yourself what it takes to be innovative--and by being honest with yourself about the answer--you can incorporate innovation into your life much in the same way that you would a behavior to help you lose weight, increase your strength, learn to play the piano, or improve your relationships. This groundbreaking text helps you identify what you need to do in order to become more innovative and less fearful, and assists in creating a regimen that transforms how you act. Innovation has become one of the most popular buzz words of the Digital Age, and there is no better time to reevaluate the true meaning of a concept than when it is being touted by individuals and companies around the world. A fresh, practical understanding of innovation can revolutionize the way you think about work.

• Master innovation by reexamining what it means and how you can implement it as a behavior
• Explore the transformative power of the Mindset of Discovery in poignant, up-to-date case studies and improvisation-based tenets
• Spark innovation, maximize productivity, and increase profitability as a result of implementing the Big Five behaviors
• Boost performance as you foster and leverage your new approach towards innovation

The Innovative Mindset reevaluates the nature of innovation and shows how a change in perspective can lead to more dynamic, more successful endeavors.

Spis treści

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xi

1 Behavioral Innovation: Remembering the Human 1

2 The Brave New Workshop: A Journey of Fear and Discovery 11

3 The Mindset of Discovery: Improvisational Roots 23

4 The Art of Practice 31

5 The Mindset of Fear 41

6 The Anatomy of the Mindset of Discovery 57

7 Building Your Innovation Fitness Plan 77

8 Listening 93

9 Deferring Judgment 109

10 Declaring 119

11 Reframing 139

12 Jumping In 153

13 The Desire for Change 177

References 187

Index 191

O autorze

John Sweeney (Minneapolis, MN; www.bravenewworkshop.com) is the owner and director of Brave New Workshop, America′s oldest comedy theatre. Through his work with Brave New Workshop′s Creative Outreach program, John has honed his powers of improvisation to ignite cultures of innovative behavior within America′s biggest businesses, including Microsoft, PWC, General Mills & United Health Care –– resulting in more than 2,000 events to date.

Featured across countless media platforms including Inc, Forbes, and Financial Times, John uses his scientific understanding of how human behavior is influenced to create simple but groundbreaking tools such as "Yes and..." and "The Big 5" so you too can be at peak innovation fitness.
John′s high octane presentations are consistently rated 10/10 at every conference he speaks at, and his humor, mixed with clear, actionable tools, continues to create waves of change across organizations.

Elena Imaretska (Minneapolis, MN; www.bravenewworkshop.com) works at the intersection of arts, business and innovation. She is VP of New Products, Partnerships and Sustainability for the corporate speaking and  training business of the Brave New Workshop, the oldest satirical comedy and improv theater in the USA, located in the heart of Minneapolis. Elena spends her days managing programs that focus on the human side of innovation, and specifically the behaviors and mindset needed for employees and leaders to foster an open, inclusive, and nimble culture. She is a strategist, innovative thinker and life–long learner who focuses on maximizing the impact of BNW′s training programs and creating sustainable models for behavioral change. Elena and her team have the pleasure of working with interesting global companies including Cargill, General Mills, UnitedHealth Group, Target, Hilton, Microsoft, and Heineken to name a few.

Prior to joining the Brave New Workshop, Elena was raised in Bulgaria, studied in Germany, worked in Japan and received a BA degree at Colorado College, CO and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. It′s fair to say, she′s been through the ringer on three continents and recognizes the value that new ideas, diversity and different points of view can bring to a company. Elena is also passionate about sustainability and innovating the way we do things to ensure social, economic and environmental prosperity. She heads the Brave New Workshop′s citizenship efforts and has led the formation of a coalition of theaters in the Twin Cities who are dedicated to sustainability. The Brave New Workshop itself is a self–funding arts organization, an innovative model that has worked for 55–plus years entertaining millions of people and launching the careers of many famous alumni, including the first two head writers of Saturday Night Live.

Elena lives in Minnetonka MN with her husband and son and is an active member of the Twin Cities running and biking community.

Blurb

Praise for
The Innovative Mindset

"Where we focus our time and energy is critical to our success. This book is a great guide for anyone seeking to behave in a way that transcends fear and fuels progress. An innovative mindset is the key to a happier, more productive, stronger life in and outside of the workplace."
MARCUS BUCKINGHAM, New York Times bestselling author and founder and chairman of TMBC

"John Sweeney has an innovative mindset. I have witnessed it personally. We all would like it. Reading this inspiring book is a great first step."
MARILYN CARLSON NELSON, Former Chairman and CEO, Carlson Cos., Forbes magazine′s one of "The World′s 100 Most Powerful Women"

"Get off your personal stagnation couch and become more innovatively fit with this behavior–based guide from Sweeney and Imaretska. Your creative mind will thank you."
BRANDON ROWBERRY, Vice Chair, Mayo Clinic

"Innovation is such an important part of thriving in today′s business environment. There are many innovation systems and methods available but to get it right you need to focus on the human behaviors. This book truly gets the behavior side of innovation and can help you do the same."
PHIL CORDELL, Global Head, Focused Service and Hampton by Hilton Brand Management, Hilton Worldwide

"Focused on the critically important role that behavior and culture play in innovation, John Sweeney and the Brave New Workshop provide a clear playbook and practical examples of how to develop world class innovation capability in a fun and engaging way. His approach has changed our behaviors and sparked a new conversation around innovation at Ingersoll Rand."
PAUL A. CAMUTI, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Chief Technology Officer, Ingersoll Rand

"I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to achieve professional or personal growth. The Minnesota Timberwolves have partnered with John and Brave New Workshop for many years, and his unique and entertaining approach to business training is unparalleled. From new sales staff to senior executives, John′s creative programs have impacted our employees in many positive ways, helping them to grow in their role, think more innovatively and achieve great results."
CHRIS WRIGHT, President, Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Basketball Team

"If anyone can help you change your mindset, it′s the team of John Sweeney and Elena Imaretska. Through their work with the Brave New Workshop, they break the barriers of innovation and fearlessness. This book is a how to for a brave new YOU."
HARVEY MACKAY, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive