The Seeds Of Innovation

Consultant Dundon describes the three components of innovation as creative thinking, strategic thinking, and transformational thinking. She argues that innovation is not restricted to right brainers or to new products and technologies, and that small steps of evolution can be as valuable as great leaps of revolution. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Explore the entrepreneurial landscape with 'Eclipsing Boundaries: The Maverick's Manifesto for Entrepreneurial Triumph.' This magnum opus guides you through ten intricately composed chapters, each unfolding a symphony of strategic brilliance. From the dynamic dance of risk and reward to the harmonious ensemble of resilient teams, and the crescendo of marketing mastery, immerse yourself in a narrative that transcends conventional wisdom. With the final act dedicated to crafting a lasting legacy, this book is not just a guide; it's a symphony that empowers entrepreneurs to conduct their journey with grace, vision, and the artistry of enduring success.

Intellectual property (IP) rights impact innovation in diverse ways. This book critically analyses whether additional rights beyond patents, trademarks and copyrights are needed to promote innovation. Featuring contributions from thought-leaders in the field of IP, this book examines the check and balances that already exist in the IP system to safeguard innovation and questions to what extent existing IP regimes are capable of catering to new paradigms of innovation and creativity.

It is well documented that the space of informal economic activity is rising across the globe. This rise has been particularly significant in the least developed and developing countries, especially after the onset of neo-liberal policies and withdrawal of welfare state. There has also been a shift in academic thinking on informal sector, with attempts being made to understand the contribution of informal sector in generating employment and economic growth rather than focusing solely on exploitative labour conditions in these economic activities. Indeed, with the retreat of welfare state and the introduction of contract labour in the formal sector, many issues related to occupational hazards and improper labour conditions do not remain unique to the informal sectors of the economy, particularly in less developed countries. This volume addresses a specific concern: the issue of knowledge generation and innovative activities, which lies at the core of sustained competitive advantage of these activities. The chapters in this book were originally published in the African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development.

In this book, one of our most innovative, popular thinkers, Steven Johnson, takes on one of life's key questions: where do good ideas come from?