The Innovation Mode: How to Transform Your Organization into an Innovation Powerhouse

by George Krasadakis

Overview

This book presents unique insights and advice on defining and managing the innovation transformation journey. Using novel ideas, examples and best practices, it empowers management executives at all levels to drive cultural, technological and organizational changes toward innovation.

Covering modern innovation techniques, tools, programs and strategies, it focuses on the role of the latest technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence to discover, handle and manage ideas), methodologies (including Agile Engineering and Rapid Prototyping) and combinations of these (like hackathons or gamification). At the same time, it highlights the importance of culture and provides suggestions on how to build it.

In the era of AI and the unprecedented pace of technology evolution, companies need to become truly innovative in order to survive. The transformation toward an innovation-led company is difficult – it requires a strong leadership and culture, advanced technologies and well-designed programs. The book is based on the author’s long-term experience and novel ideas, and reflects two decades of startup, consulting and corporate leadership experience. It is intended for business, technology, and innovation leaders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030451387
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Edition description:	1st ed. 2020
Pages:	315
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

George Krasadakis is an Innovation Leader and Product Architect with more than two decades of product engineering and innovation experience. He is the founder of several technology startups, including Datamine decision support systems. As the head of engineering and product architect at Datamine, he has delivered innovative solutions and product innovation consulting to tens of corporate clients across Telecom, Banking, Retail and Online sectors. In his corporate career, he held senior engineering roles for Accenture’s Global Center for Innovation and Microsoft’s European Development Centre. His expertise spans across product management, software engineering, data science, and innovation leadership. He has filed more than twenty patents on Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and IoT. He holds an MSc in 'Computational Statistics' from the University of Bath and a BSc in 'Statistical Science' from the University of Piraeus.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Fundamentals of Innovation.- 1. Innovation (Re) Defined.- 2. The Culture of Innovation.- 3. Fixing the Innovation Culture.- 4. A Framework for Innovation.- Part II: Managing Ideas.- 5. A Universal Model for Ideas.- 6. Managing Ideas.- 7. The Always-On Ideas Channel.- Part III: Innovation Opportunities.- 8. Brainstorming.- 9. Hackathons.- 10. From Ideas to Opportunities.- 11. From Opportunities to Products.- Part IV: Towards the Innovation Mode.- 12. Measuring Innovation.- 13. The Innovation Transformation Program.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“The Innovation Mode is a must-read for every professional. Leaders will get inspired and learn how to design and execute great innovation strategies to future-proof their organizations” (D. Livas, CEO of Agile Actors)

“George Krasadakis demystifies ‘innovation’ and provides practical advice on how business leaders can design innovative teams, processes, and programs. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, this book is an important read for any organization.” (Brook Perry, Director of Marketing at ‘nuffsaid)

“An exceptional book – inspiring, thoughtful and practical. It awakens up your innermost fire of an endless passion of unrelenting innovation. I highly recommend it to Corporate Leaders who are keen on making their vision of Innovation a reality.” (P. Drougkas, Board Member, Banking sector)

“This book is a tribute to innovation and its transformative power, an inspiring journey that will take you through innovation's known and unknown aspects, revealing along the way the secrets that will allow you to make true innovation a reality in your organization.” (A. Papageorgiou, Analytics Expert, ex-Googler)

“This book will enrich your innovation toolkit, broaden your perspective and give you a step-by-step guide into building an intra-entrepreneurship culture in your organization. A must have for Innovation managers, Top level executives and Entrepreneurs!” (A. Tzoumas, CTO, SciFY.org)

“The Innovation Mode explains in clear language the nature and power of innovation, and presents a practical guide for how to tap your organization's creative energy, and transform it into an innovation-driven pace-setter.” (Bart Manning, Head of Sales & Business Development, Unity)

Editorial Reviews

I would recommend this book as a must-read to any innovation leader and founder in his / her efforts to reflect and refine existing innovation activities or to set them up completely new. And it’s a great reference book for every engaged innovation worker to better understand the innovation system one is working in and wants to identify levers for further change and improvement.” (Erik Schumb, linkedin.com, December 26, 2020)

From the Publisher