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The world of innovation is exciting. Welcome to the future, and be aware of the big lesson of this book, which is now its main title: innovation never stops. Innovation is going through the “growing up” phases that quality went through 20 years ago, although, not surprisingly, it is growing up much faster. Quality left behind the myth that quality was the job of the quality department and became quality management. Innovation is leaving behind the myth that innovation is solely the job of R&D and is now discussed in terms of innovation management. This second edition includes: New material on the forces of change as the prime driver of innovation Discussion of the relationship of innovation and quality Explanation of the need for innovation management and a management system approach to innovation Additional material on creativity and idea creation, or “ideation” New material on management of risk as it is tied to the metrics of innovation
Is your organization's level of innovation where you think it should be today? Now is the time to shape your future through innovation management. This book provides a wealth of information, tools, techniques, models, approaches, and methodologies that are all specifically designed for excellence in innovation, solution generation, and execution. Within these pages you will find innovation concepts, methods, and case studies that build upon the quality body of knowledge to drive innovation. The successful application of these concepts will help you to be successful in the years to come. In addition to the hands-on material presented, the book also provides advice and counsel on how to align a growth-based strategy with all functions of the organization, how to create a culture for ideas and growth, how to acquire and retain the right mix of resources, and how to sustain what you’ve built over time. Innovation is quality for tomorrow. Use The Executive Guide to Innovation to conquer new challenges and seize new opportunities as you move into your future!
Time Revisited chronicles the life of a spirited and determined woman as she travels through all the ups and downs of life. Her first memory, from about the age of three, is of sitting at the kitchen table watching her family pack their things to move from their farm to their new home in Ashville, Pennsylvania. It seemed destined] that her childhood would be one of constant moves after her father's death, following a trail of her mother's business ventures. Most of her mother's business attempts failed, and the sheriff often was on their trail. Despite adversity and obstacles, Dorothy Jane Staples grew up, modeled, developed a business career of her own, married, had a family, and led a successful display business in Philadelphia. Now retired, she continues to live a full and enjoyable life. Time Revisited, four years in the making, shares her memories of both difficult and happy times with humor and candor, providing a legacy for current and future generations of her family.
"Two former top domestic-policy advisors to Senator Ted Kennedy offer an inside look at the fight he took up that led the demoralized 1994 Democrats to push ahead with their agenda and reach across the aisle to work with Republicans to pass key progressive legislation, "--NoveList.
Innovation management can provide a competitive edge in the business world, and research shows a major correlation between profitability and innovation. The challenge, however, is how to integrate innovation management with quality management. Enter the ISO 56000 series of standards on innovation management systems (IMS). Specifically, ISO 56002 provides guidance on how to develop a systems approach to managing innovation. In this book, author Peter Merrill shares with readers the thinking behind each of the clauses in the standard. He explains real-life, practical applications of the guidance the standard provides and shows how to integrate an IMS with a quality management system based on I...