More on this in our Series on Innovation Basics
Books
- “The Innovator’s Dilemma” by Clayton M. Christensen
- “Innovator’s Solution” by Clayton M. Christensen
- “Creative Confidence” by Tom Kelley and David Kelley
- “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel
- “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries
- “Design Thinking: Integrating Innovation, Customer Experience, and Brand Value” by Thomas Lockwood
Academic Journals
- “Harvard Business Review” often features articles on innovation.
- Journal of Product Innovation Management
- Research Policy
- Innovation: Organization & Management
Online Platforms and Websites
- MIT Technology Review: Offers insights into emerging technologies and their impact on society.
- TED Talks: Search for talks on innovation and creativity.
- Harvard Business Review (HBR) Online: Regularly publishes articles on business innovation.
- IDEO U: Provides online courses on design thinking and innovation.
- Platforms like I
- Wazoku (AKA InnoCentive) and Kaggle provide opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and innovation challenges.
- 11 Definitions with academic references
Podcasts
- “How I Built This” by NPR: Interviews with entrepreneurs and innovators.
- “The Tim Ferriss Show“: Features interviews with successful individuals across various fields.
- “Innovation Hub” by WGBH: Discusses the impact of technology on society.
Innovation Frameworks and Models
- Design Thinking: Stanford d.school and IDEO have resources on this human-centered design approach.
- Lean Startup: Eric Ries’s methodology for developing businesses and products.
- TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving): A problem-solving and innovation methodology.
Government and Industry Reports
Reports from organizations like the World Economic Forum, OECD, and national innovation agencies can provide insights into global and regional innovation trends.
OECD
- Why is the Oslo Manual important for Innovation?
- Oslo Manual 2018: Guidelines for Collecting, Reporting and Using Data on Innovation, 4th Edition | en | OECD
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Networking and Conferences
Attend innovation conferences, such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Web Summit, or local events focused on technology and entrepreneurship.
Conference Index
- Economics of Industrial Research and Innovation Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
- Education Innovation Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
- Food Innovation Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
- Industry Innovation Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
- Innovation Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
- Innovation Management Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
- Product Innovation Conferences 2023/2024/2025 (conferenceindex.org)
ISPIM
World Open Innovation Conference
Blogs and Online Communities
Follow blogs and participate in communities focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies.
About the authors
Dr. Alan Mitchell is a leading expert in innovation strategy, as a guest writer for our upcoming Innovation Strategy Series. With his extensive experience and practical insights, Dr. Mitchell will provide valuable guidance and thought-provoking content. Stay tuned for his expert insights as we explore the dynamic world of innovation strategy together.
