New Innovations

A powerful new kind of competitive advantage is now possible thanks to technological and social disruptions that are already occurring. These disruptions revolutionize how companies can partner to create new growth. The Reciprocity Advantage shares a model for creating that growth: define your right-of-way (the underutilized resources you already own that you can share with others), partner to do what you can't do alone, experiment to learn, and scale the new business at low risk.

According to numerous neuroscience studies, 95% of our thoughts, emotions, and learnings occur before we are consciously aware of them. However, much of today’s technology is built based on the other 5%; the part users are able to articulate in focus groups, interviews, and when filling out surveys. It’s our job to decode the other 95%. Technology has driven progress for decades, and industries have reacted accordingly by dedicating enormous amounts of time and resources to progress in this domain by building bigger, faster, and more sophisticated systems. But what if the key to ...

In their new audiobook, The New Localism, urban experts Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak reveal where the real power to create change lies and how it can be used to address our most serious social, economic, and environmental challenges.

From two leading experts in education and entrepreneurship, an urgent call for the radical reimagining of American education so that we better equip students for the realities of the 21st-century economy.

A true game-changing book, filled with proven tools to inspire you and provide a clear path to a better future for your organization. Respect the Weeds offers a holistic, yet pragmatic roadmap for digital transformation, designed to provide you with the insights you need to get out of your comfort zone and make the hard decisions required to drive your business model forward. In this book you will find: • A new perspective on undaunted leadership principles, from conveying humility and authenticity, to building trust, creativity, and positivity • A navigation tool for applying these ...

WHAT'S NOW POSSIBLE “Wow! Everything that Magnus says is somewhat contrary to our official positions on successful innovation. I knew I had to read this book - and I’m very glad that I did.” — Philip Kotler World-renowned thought leader, Magnus Penker, details a modern approach to innovation in his latest work Play Bold – How to Win the Business Game Through Creative Destruction. Warning! This book is disruptive! Reading the following episodes and implementing the advice therein may result in double digit growth, outperforming competitors, new revenue streams, exceptionally faster...

How can great companies do everything right - identify real customer needs, deliver excellent innovations, beat their competitors to market - and still fail? The sad truth is that many companies fail because they focus too intensely on their own innovations, and then neglect the innovation ecosystems on which their success depends. In our increasingly interdependent world, winning requires more than just delivering on your own promises. It means ensuring that a host of partners - some visible, some hidden - deliver on their promises, too.

In the new edition of this fascinating book, a book that has appeared on MSNBC, CNBC, Slashdot.org, Lifehacker.com and in the New York Times, best-selling author Scott Berkun pulls the best lessons from the history of innovation, including the recent software and web age, to reveal powerful and surprising truths about how ideas become successful innovations - truths people can easily apply to the challenges of today.

The world's innovation economy is broken. If you have an idea, depending on who you are or where you live, you might never get a shot. A handful of people in a handful of cities are deciding, behind closed doors, which entrepreneurs get a shot to succeed. The determining factor? Potential profit. In The Innovation Blind Spot, venture capitalist Ross Baird demonstrates how to fix the problem by helping us find better ideas, looking at people, places, and industries often overlooked.

It is no secret that the world of property investment is rapidly changing. While the industry experienced a significant upturn in late 2020 through 2022, the current cost of living and global economic issues have meant that high profits are trickier to come by, and owning a property portfolio is slightly more complex than it once was.

The 2020 pandemic was the tipping point bringing new challenges for supply chains all over the world. Recent surveys show that 20% of the retail business will not survive the next 5 years and over 50% of customers shopping online for groceries, clothes, and other items, will not go back to brick and mortar stores after the pandemic. Changes in the economy, society, and technology are quickly redefining the way businesses operate. Companies that fail to adapt to the New Normal, may not survive in the long run. This book discusses the latest trends and brings examples of advanced strategies ...

When you create a high-quality, dependable brand and meet a need in the market, you have a business idea that can truly flourish… and the world of vending machines is the perfect place to watch that happen. This comprehensive guide to building a vending machine business primed for growth contains everything you need to build the foundations and watch your business soar to great heights.

Filled with illuminating case studies and brilliant in-depth analysis, this invaluable book provides a multitude of insights that will help you weather market upheavals, adapt to disruptions, and optimize your resources to your best advantage.

Chris Anderson takes you to the front lines of a new industrial revolution as today’s entrepreneurs, using open source design and 3-D printing, bring manufacturing to the desktop. In an age of custom-fabricated, do-it-yourself product design and creation, the collective potential of a million garage tinkerers and enthusiasts is about to be unleashed, driving a resurgence of American manufacturing. A generation of "Makers" using the Web’s innovation model will help drive the next big wave in the global economy, as the new technologies of digital design and rapid prototyping gives everyone the power to invent.

Discover the future of gardening with Innovations in Soilless Gardening, a cutting-edge eBook that takes you on a comprehensive journey through the world of gardening without soil. This essential guide delves into the latest technologies and techniques revolutionizing plant cultivation, offering gardeners of all levels the tools they need to succeed. Start with a thorough introduction to soilless gardening, learning about its historical evolution and the technological advancements that have made these methods increasingly popular. Dive deep into hydroponics, exploring different system types...

Entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Lean Startup Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses ranging from established companies to early stage startups to grow revenues, drive innovation, and emerge as truly modern organizations poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the 21st century.

According to the World Economic Forum, eight out of ten companies rank growth outside their existing business model as a top-five priority. Yet, generating new growth remains a challenge: 29 out of 30 attempts to create a new $50 million business fail. "NOW AND NEW" presents a solution. To succeed, companies must build a bridge connecting current operations with future opportunities and master four learnable skills. Developed with insights from over 100 corporate practitioners and academic experts, the Lean Scaleup framework has been validated through many real-life projects, proving its ...

Disruption dominates innovation theory and practice. But disruption is destructive—displacing jobs, companies, and even entire industries. Are we missing better, and even bigger, opportunities to innovate and grow? With three decades of research, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne reveal another way to innovate and grow. Beyond Disruption redefines and expands the existing view of innovation by introducing a new approach—nondisruptive creation—that is free from the destructive displacement that happens when innovators set out to disrupt.

What if the secrets to living longer were finally within our reach? What if the future of humanity meant not just adding years to life but adding life to those years? The New Longevity takes you on an exhilarating journey into the not-so-distant future, where artificial intelligence has transformed how we age, thrive, and connect. Meet John Anders, a trailblazer in the longevity movement, whose story is woven into the fabric of humanity’s boldest quest: unlocking the full potential of human life. Through groundbreaking AI-driven advancements in healthcare, personalized nutrition, and ...

Unlock the secrets of the elements shaping our modern world with "The Future of Rare Earth Mining." This compelling eBook delves into the essential role rare earth elements play in developing cutting-edge technology, from smartphones to the burgeoning electric vehicle market. Discover the intricate journey of these elements, from their geological origins to their pivotal position in global supply chains. Every page of this guide offers deep insights into traditional and innovative extraction techniques, highlighting the scientific underpinnings and advanced technologies reshaping the field....