My book - Dealing with the Mirage: Institutionalising Innovation

Despite having substantial knowledge and expertise at their disposal, quite a few leaders who want to institutionalise innovation are unable to do so.

The situation that they find themselves in, is what I call a 'mirage'.

In this book, I share my learnings on how leaders can deal with this mirage.

I have also shared two case stories where I have been directly involved in institutionalising innovation.

The intent of this book is to trigger new thoughts in the minds of the leaders who are passionate about innovation and intend to institutionalise it across their organisation.

The book attempts to address the following questions

  • ·        What is innovation?
  • ·        What is institutionalising?
  • ·        Is innovation about ideation only?
  • ·        Can innovation be done methodically?
  • ·        We have established NPD/ R&D methods. Hence, do we need innovation methods?
  • ·        We hear about so many methods/ approaches to innovation. Which one should we adopt?
  • ·        We are already innovating. Why do anything more?
  • ·        We don't have enough time to manage our regular tasks. How do we find time for innovation?
  • ·        Can Innovation be an acquired skill?
  • ·        Should we have a separate innovation team? If so, what should be their role?
  • ·        Who should lead the journey, and how should the rest of the organisation be structured?
  • ·        Should innovation aim to find a few big bets? Or work on many small bets?
  • ·        Should only a few or everyone in the organisation innovate?
  • ·        How long to continue ideating? We need to implement the ideas too!

It also includes Recommended Good Practices, Guiding Principles, and two Case Stories

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