{"product_id":"innovation-ish-how-anyone-can-create-breakthrough-solutions-to-real-problems-in-the-real-world-hardcover","title":"Innovation-Ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRich Braden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTessa Forshaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a World Where Problems are Everywhere, See Opportunity. Your Essential Guide to Everyday Innovation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e is your no-nonsense guide to unlocking your innate creativity. Expertly crafted by design strategist Richard Braden and cognitive scientist Tessa Forshaw, this book skips the fluff and dives straight into actionable strategies to ignite your innovative potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShadow Rich and Tessa through their years of experience. Get behind the scenes access to classrooms, companies, and institutions alongside students and professionals, just like you. Hear stories of real people with real challenges and how they learn and discover innovative new solutions by unlocking their creative potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to solve problems and generate solutions in a huge variety of personal and professional situations. It's a must-read for people at any stage of life and at any point on their innovation journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're new to innovation, this new way of thinking about innovation gives you an easy way in and helps set you on the path.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you've been trying to innovate and haven't been successful, Innovation-ish explains why you've been struggling and how to turn your project around.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're experiencing \"imposter syndrome,\" Innovation-ish reassures you that you're in the right place and have what you need to do it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you have been successful, Innovation-ish helps you amplify it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey demystify the myths that surround innovation, reveal the six mindsets that underlie innovation, and show how the moves you make drive innovation forward. And they share the latest relevant cognitive science research in a compelling and digestible way - no degree required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter years as design educators at Harvard and Stanford and consulting with clients around the world they have seen that anyone, regardless of their background, can be Innovation-ish. Packed with clear, actionable steps, it's the definitive guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders ready to turbocharge their organizations, projects, and careers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e approach, you can solve problems and generate solutions to challenges in your personal life, a small business, a startup or in any department or function of any type of organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll you need is an open mind and small sense of adventure. Let's go!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e is your no-nonsense guide to unlocking your innate creativity. Expertly crafted by design strategist Rich Braden and cognitive scientist Tessa Forshaw, this book skips the fluff and dives straight into actionable strategies to ignite your innovative potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich and Tessa draw on years of experience advising companies, students, professionals, and others on how to supercharge their capacity for innovation and give you a behind the scenes look at the classrooms, organizations, and institutions that have transformed themselves into more dynamic, energetic, and exciting versions of themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis masterclass cuts to the chase, revealing exactly how real people with real challenges solve real problems. You'll learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, reignite stalled projects, and cultivate the resilience and agility necessary to thrive in today's dynamic world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForget theory--\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e is your hands-on tool kit packed with proven methods to supercharge creativity, leverage skills you already have, and confidently build solutions without the fear of getting it \"wrong.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e demolishes the myth that innovation belongs only to \"geniuses\" and offers six practical mindsets anyone can adopt immediately. Packed with clear, actionable steps, it's the definitive guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders ready to turbocharge their organizations, projects, and careers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop dreaming about innovation. Start doing it. \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to spark original ideas and build groundbreaking solutions today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for innovation-ish\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Innovation is at the core of every successful business transformation, no matter the size of your problem or your company. If you're looking for a clear and data-driven approach to build your innovative skill set with confidence, you won't find a better book than \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish \u003c\/i\u003eby Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--MARTIN LINDSTROM, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBuyology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ministry of Common Sense\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e is an actionable playbook for every aspiring innovator. Whether you are a CEO, a startup founder, an executive, or a student, its frameworks will help you succeed because they capture how real people solve real problems.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--STEFANOS ZENIOS, \u003c\/b\u003e Professor of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Stanford Graduate School of Business \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Innovation is more than just a skill; it is essential for leadership, citizenship, and navigating the future. Braden and Forshaw draw on research and real-world experience to equip readers with accessible strategies for learning, leading, and adapting with purpose and vision. They skillfully blend fresh ideas and personal agency into a practical guide, making innovation accessible to everyone from students to policymakers. At a time when educational systems are navigating deep complexity, \u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, grounded, and inspiring approach.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--NONIE K. LESAUX, \u003c\/b\u003e Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInnovation-ish\u003c\/i\u003e skips the vague theory and dives deep into concrete strategies to help you generate new ideas, overcome analysis paralysis, beat imposter syndrome, turn around stalled projects, and rediscover the confidence and creativity that already exists within you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich and Tessa walk you through the six mindsets that underlie innovation, how taking small actions drive you forward with momentum, and why thoughtful reflection is critical to choosing the right next step. Along the way, they bust unproductive myths about innovation and prove that no matter your background, your experience and expertise are all you need to tackle tough challenges in creative and useful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICH BRADEN\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of the San Francisco-based consulting firm, People Rocket. The company People Rocket partners with leaders and teams to innovate with confidence to drive clarity, effective execution, and strategic agility in complex, fast-changing environments. For the past 15 years he has been a design educator at universities around the world including Stanford University and Harvard University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESSA FORSHAW, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a cognitive scientist, senior researcher, and co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University. She teaches design thinking, creativity, and innovation at the Harvard Innovation Lab and Harvard University DCE. She also served on the Teaching Faculty at Stanford's design school for several years, and has worked in innovation consultancies across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 9.25 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964670738733,"sku":"9781394318902","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/innovation-ish-how-anyone-can-create-breakthrough-solutions-to-real-problems-in-the-real-world-hardcover-1777327.webp?v=1775477347","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/innovation-ish-how-anyone-can-create-breakthrough-solutions-to-real-problems-in-the-real-world-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}