Book launch: ‘8 Steps to Innovation’ co-authored by Vinay Dabholkar and Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan
The book titled '8 Steps to Innovation: Going from Jugaad to Excellence' co-authored by Vinay Dabholkar and Rishikesha T Krishnan was released on March 9, 2013 at the IIMB campus at an event organized by the IIMB Alumni Association in association with HarperCollins Publishers and the IIM Ahmedabad Bangalore Chapter Alumni Association. The book is the result of three years of joint effort by Vinay Dabholkar, President, Catalign Innovation Consulting, and Professor Rishikesha Krishnan, Corporate Strategy & Policy area, IIM Bangalore.
Ravi Venkatesan, former Chairman of Microsoft India, and currently on Board of Infosys was the chief guest at the event and presided over the launch. The book release was followed by a discussion on 'Can Organizations build Innovation Capabilities Systematically' with L R Natarajan, Chief Executive (New Business), Titan Industries Ltd and Kumar Sachidanandam, Senior Director, Innovation Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions as panelists.
An audience of over 200 innovation enthusiasts actively participated in the event.
About the book: www.8stepstoinnovation.com
Jugaad is old hat. It has done little for India in terms of innovation; India ranks 64th in the Global Innovation Index. In today's globalized market place it is increasingly difficult to survive with just quick fixes or creative improvisation. Indian companies have no option but to move beyond jugaad towards a more dependable and systematic process of innovation. This book is a "how-to" guide for innovation leaders undertaking this journey.
While the market is crowded with titles on innovation, this book offers a unique eight-step process for creating a systematic innovation capability, which can be transplanted across the board to any business or region. It doesn't assume anything about the size, sector, culture or strategy of your organization, or the leadership style and background of your management. No matter what level your organization is in the innovation chain, you will find this book useful.
The eight steps are built around three key themes. To enhance innovation output, you need to build an idea pipeline; improve the flow of ideas ('improve idea velocity'); and enhance your conversion ratio from ideas to successful innovations ('increase your batting average').
This book uses around fifty stories from India and elsewhere to illustrate the core principles and practices. All you need to benefit from this book is a burning desire to make your organization more innovative.
Title: 8 STEPS TO INNOVATION - GOING FROM JUGAAD TO EXCELLENCE
By: Vinay Dabholkar & Rishikesha T. Krishnan
ISBN: 9789350293584
Cover Price: Rs. 399.00
Format: Demy/Paper Back
Extent: 300 pages
Category: Non-fiction/Business
Publishers: HarperCollins Publishers India
Read book review and event write-up by Pavan Soni, Research Fellow and Innovation Evangelist, IIM Bangalore: http://www.pavansoni.net/2013/03/8-steps-to-innovation-dabholkar.html
Book launch: ‘8 Steps to Innovation’ co-authored by Vinay Dabholkar and Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan
The book titled '8 Steps to Innovation: Going from Jugaad to Excellence' co-authored by Vinay Dabholkar and Rishikesha T Krishnan was released on March 9, 2013 at the IIMB campus at an event organized by the IIMB Alumni Association in association with HarperCollins Publishers and the IIM Ahmedabad Bangalore Chapter Alumni Association. The book is the result of three years of joint effort by Vinay Dabholkar, President, Catalign Innovation Consulting, and Professor Rishikesha Krishnan, Corporate Strategy & Policy area, IIM Bangalore.
Ravi Venkatesan, former Chairman of Microsoft India, and currently on Board of Infosys was the chief guest at the event and presided over the launch. The book release was followed by a discussion on 'Can Organizations build Innovation Capabilities Systematically' with L R Natarajan, Chief Executive (New Business), Titan Industries Ltd and Kumar Sachidanandam, Senior Director, Innovation Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions as panelists.
An audience of over 200 innovation enthusiasts actively participated in the event.
About the book: www.8stepstoinnovation.com
Jugaad is old hat. It has done little for India in terms of innovation; India ranks 64th in the Global Innovation Index. In today's globalized market place it is increasingly difficult to survive with just quick fixes or creative improvisation. Indian companies have no option but to move beyond jugaad towards a more dependable and systematic process of innovation. This book is a "how-to" guide for innovation leaders undertaking this journey.
While the market is crowded with titles on innovation, this book offers a unique eight-step process for creating a systematic innovation capability, which can be transplanted across the board to any business or region. It doesn't assume anything about the size, sector, culture or strategy of your organization, or the leadership style and background of your management. No matter what level your organization is in the innovation chain, you will find this book useful.
The eight steps are built around three key themes. To enhance innovation output, you need to build an idea pipeline; improve the flow of ideas ('improve idea velocity'); and enhance your conversion ratio from ideas to successful innovations ('increase your batting average').
This book uses around fifty stories from India and elsewhere to illustrate the core principles and practices. All you need to benefit from this book is a burning desire to make your organization more innovative.
Title: 8 STEPS TO INNOVATION - GOING FROM JUGAAD TO EXCELLENCE
By: Vinay Dabholkar & Rishikesha T. Krishnan
ISBN: 9789350293584
Cover Price: Rs. 399.00
Format: Demy/Paper Back
Extent: 300 pages
Category: Non-fiction/Business
Publishers: HarperCollins Publishers India
Read book review and event write-up by Pavan Soni, Research Fellow and Innovation Evangelist, IIM Bangalore: http://www.pavansoni.net/2013/03/8-steps-to-innovation-dabholkar.html