
A practical guide to enabling innovation
Written for a number of reasons, the book explores:
- Why innovation is becoming more important in organisations and society;
- That research has already told us much about what helps people and organisations be more innovative;
- How people are already learning and applying these lessons in their workplaces and are making a difference to the people they serve.
With 9 in-depth case studies looking at how leaders applied their learning.
Read the reviews
Integrates research and practice
“It is a book of its time, integrating research and practice to both inform and remind the reader of the practical steps that can be taken in creating an environment conducive to creative thinking and innovation.”
A powerful new guide
“A powerful new guide for senior leaders, students and anyone wishing to build their teams’ creative capabilities… Throughout, the book is highly engaging and entertaining, and a real pleasure to read.”
Engaging and inspiring
“A book that is both engaging and inspiring! Dr Rob Sheffield argued convincingly that creative thinking can be learned and showed us through case studies and interviews the creative problem-solving approach and a leader’s role in it.”
A valuable set of tools to unlock creativity
“This book offers some valuable insights for [releasing creative potential], drawing on research and extensive experience in coaching innovation leadership in a variety of different organizations. It presents a valuable set of tools for unlocking creativity. It ought to be on the shelves of anyone wishing to catalyse innovation within their organisation.”
A well-timed book
“A well-timed book which will resonate with anyone who needs to support their businesses to develop novel and adaptive thinking and redefine what it means to have everyday creativity and innovation.”
An illuminating resource
“Dr Sheffield’s book is an illuminating resource for anyone, leader or otherwise, who is fascinated by creativity and the dynamics of the innovation process. An excellent overview of the relevant research is given however the subject is really bought to life by numerous practical examples from a broad range of environments and contexts.”