9 Best Books on Creativity and innovation in Management

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Creativity and Innovation In Management, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Creativity and Innovation In Management Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Creativity and Innovation In Management below.

 
1."Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon Sinek
“Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” Book Review: This book explores some important questions: Why are certain individuals more creative, powerful, and successful? Why do some businesses have loyal customers and employees? It uses examples like Steve Jobs and the Wright brothers to show that despite their differences, they all started with a clear sense of WHY. The book argues that influential leaders think and act in a similar way, and it introduces the concept of The Golden Circle. This powerful idea can be used to build organizations and inspire people, and it all starts with understanding WHY.

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2."Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity" by Hugh MacLeod
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3."Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Across Cultures: Theory and Practices (Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management)" by Igor N Dubina and Elias G Carayannis
“Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Across Cultures: Theory and Practices (Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management)” Book Review: The goal of this book is to enhance the advancement of the relationship between culture and various creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative phenomena. The authors examine how, why, and when these phenomena arise across different cultures, with contributions from a world-class research team representing America, Asia, and Europe. The focus of the research is on the influence of national cultures on creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The book asserts that national culture is not only a critical factor for business development and innovation, but it also identifies the elements that can be effectively transferred from one culture to another within specific contexts.

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4."The Software Dilemma: Balancing Creativity and Control on the Path to Sustainable Software (Management for Professionals)" by imusti
“The Software Dilemma: Balancing Creativity and Control on the Path to Sustainable Software (Management for Professionals)” Book Review: This book looks at the problem of software development from the perspective of software architects, CIOs/CTOs, and verifiers. It acknowledges that different groups have their own interests that need to be understood and balanced. It emphasizes that CIOs and CTOs play a crucial role in setting the strategic goals for software development. The book discusses how architects and verifiers can use established concepts to assess software architectures and projects, as well as effectively communicate these issues to the responsible individuals.

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5."Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies" by Geoffrey West
“Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies” Book Review: This book is a fascinating exploration of the principles that govern growth and development across various scales. The book delves into topics such as scaling laws, metabolic rates, network theory, and economies of scale. With engaging chapters, it covers diverse subjects including biology, urbanization, economics, and business. Through insightful analysis and compelling examples, West demonstrates how universal scaling principles shape the world around us. This book is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in understanding the patterns and dynamics of growth and innovation.

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6."Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail (Management of Innovation and Change)" by Christensen
“Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail (Management of Innovation and Change)” Book Review: The book demonstrates that even top-performing companies can lose their market leadership despite doing everything correctly. It elaborates on the reason why most firms fail to recognize emerging innovation trends. The book argues that established businesses with thriving products are not immune to this phenomenon, unless their managers are conscious of when and how to abandon conventional business practices. The book offers examples of both successes and failures of big corporations as a reference. Moreover, it outlines a set of principles to leverage disruptive innovation.

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7."Corporate Innovation in the Fifth Era" by Matthew C Le Merle
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8."The Three Box Solution: A Strategy for Leading Innovation" by Vijay Govindarajan
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9."How to be better at Creativity?" by Geoffrey Petty
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