Plus Change: Genesis of Innovation

by Moe Glenner

Overview

This book melds together the two most critical elements to organizational viability: change and creativity. More than simply a how-to book or a technical tome, ‘Plus Change’ provides the working knowledge, strategies and tactics necessary to not only be more creative and more innovative, but also to implement change more effectively.‘Plus Change’ introduces the ICI Formula (Ideas + Change = Innovation). This critical formula for sustainable innovation within an organization allows for systemized ideation, unbiased idea selection, better change management methods and finally, sustainable innovation. This is a book for managers and executives in an era where innovation and change have become key competitive advantages to any company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780986079344
Publisher:	LID Publishing USA
Publication date:	01/05/2016
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Called by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, "a top business thinker on management trends and issues", Moe is a dynamic leadership and motivational speaker. As a Corporate Pilot, Moe has created the Leadership Takeoff (Be the Pilot in Command! ™) series of personal and professional leadership keynotes, breakouts and workshops designed to bring out the best.

Moe also talks and writes on the intersection of change, innovation and profitability (moeglenner.com) and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Inc., Leadership Excellence and more.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 10

Foreword 12

Introduction 14

Idea 26

Idea Generation 27

Principle 1 - Release the Endorphins 38

Principle 2 - Separate Idea Generation from Idea Evaluation [Key Takeaways] 43

Principle 3 - Always Test Assumptions 54

Principle 4 - Avoid Patterned Thinking 66

Principle 5 - Create New Perspectives 72

Principle 6 - Minimize Negative Thinking 83

Principle 7 - Take (Prudent) Risks 89

Principle 8 - Get Lost! 100

Principle 9 - Out Go the Lights 106

Idea Selection Phase 109

Multi-voting 114

The Bucket List 117

Change 120

Plan

Changistics Takeaway #1: Be the Pilot in Command. Always Continue to Fly Your Plane 126

Changistics Takeaway #2: Redefine Failure to Enable Lessons Learned 136

Changistics Takeaway #3: Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail 142

Detect 152

Changistics Takeaway #4: The Issue People Think is the Issue is Usually not the Issue that will Solve the Issue 154

Changistics Takeaway #5: Successful 5-Why Relies on Emotion Exclusion 158

Changistics Takeaway #6: Divorcing from Emotion is Critical to Successful Change 162

Estimate 164

Project Charters 166

Intelligent Fast Failure 171

Choose 175

Identify 177

Do 179

Evaluate 180

Communicate 182

Communication Strategy 186

Impact on Fear 188

Clear 192

Honest 198

Appreciative 200

Relevant 202

Timely 205

Innovation 207

Genesis of Innovation 208

Innovation Culture Development 214

Execute / Do 219

Evolutionary or Revolutionary? 224

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate 227

Wrapping It All Up 232

Addendum A Changistics in Action - White Paper 233

Addendum B

Gun Control Change We Can Believe In 243

Where Is 'Change We Can Believe In'? 247

References 249