Individual Performance 5: Innovate, think creatively

Generate and recognize imaginative, unusual or original ideas and solutions to issues or problems

Encourage creativity and innovation in others

Challenge established norms and procedures

Develop creative ways of doing work and accomplishing objectives

On-the-Job

Take responsibility for solving a problem that has resisted solution through conventional means Work with a group addressing a new/difficult issue and brainstorm new ideas Develop incentives for implementing new, creative ideas Join a new project/organization requiring the development of a new product or service

Education and Training

• Thinking Outside the Box: Creativity and Innovation (Cornell University, 212-340-2870, 2 days, $995)
• Promoting Innovation and Creativity (Harvard University, 781-239-1111, 2 days, $1950)
• Managing Innovation (Stanford University, 415-723-3145)
• Creativity and Innovation in the Organization (UCLA, 310-825-2001, 1 week)
• Innovation and Service Excellence: People, Process and Information (University of Virginia, 804-924-3000, 1 week, $4750)
• Leading Creatively (Center for Creative Leadership, 919-545-2810, 1 week, $2700)
• Creative Problem-Solving and Personal Risk-Taking Techniques and Practices (NTL Institute, 703-548-1500, 1 week, $1095)
• Innovate or Die (Innovative Thinking Conference 8, 602-443-7431, 2 days, $2500)
• Thinking Beyond the Boundaries (National Seminars Group, 1-800-258-7246, 1 day, $99)
• Thinking Outside the Boundaries (Fred Pryor, 800-255-6139, Video, $150)
• Effective Innovation (Maxim Training, UK 01273-827788, CD-Rom, L699)
• Creativity and Innovation (CareerTrack, 800-334-1018, Video, $150)
• American Management Association (518-891-1500)
     ---Creativity and Innovation: Dynamic Solutions to Work-Related Challenges, 3 days, $1150
     ---Proactive Thinking for Breakthrough Results, 2 days, $1195
     ---Tapping into Your Creativity, Video, $81
     ---Creative Problem Solving, Self-Study Audiocassettes, $140

Reading

• Planning for Innovation (Harvard Business Review Reprint Series #49531, 617-783-7500)
• Organizing for Innovation (Harvard Business Review Reprint Series #49532, 617-783-7500)
• Jordon Ayan, Aha! (Crown, 1996)
• John Seely Brown (ed.), Seeing Differently: Insights on Innovation (Harvard Business School Press, 1997)
• Wayne M. Bundy, The Art of Discovery: Fueling Innovation for Company Growth (Crisp Publications, 1997)
• Marlene Caroselli, Thinking on Your Feet (Crisp Publications, 1992)
• Stanley M. Davis, Future Perfect (Addison-Wesley, 1987)
• Stanley S. Gryskiewicz, Positive Turbulence: Developing Climates for Creativity, Innovation and Renewal (Jossey-Bass, 1999)
• Stanley S Gryskiewicz and David A. Hills (eds.), Readings in Innovation (Center for Creative Leadership, 1992)
• Ernest Gundling, The 3M Way to Innovation: Balancing People and Profit (Kodansha, 2000)
• Karl F. Gutz et al., Empowering Innovative People (Probus, 1992)
• H. James Harrington, Glen D. Hoffherr and Robert P. Reid, Creativity Boosters: Creativity in Individuals and Organizations (McGraw-Hill, 1998)
• James M. Higgins, Escape from the Maze: 9 Steps to Personal Creativity (New Management Publishing, 1997)
• Michael Jones, Creating an Imaginative Life (Conari Press, 1996)
• Rosabeth Moss Kanter et al., Innovation: Breakthrough Thinking at 3M, DuPont, GE, Pfizer and Rubbermaid (HarperBusiness, 1997)
• Rosabeth Moss Kanter, The Change Masters: Innovation for Productivity in the American Corporation (Simon and Schuster, 1983) and "The Middle Manager as Innovator" (Harvard Business Review, vol. 60, 1982)
• Nigel King and Neil Anderson, Innovation and Change in Organizations (International Thomson Business Press, 1995)
• Robert L. Kuhn, Handbook for Creative, Innovative Managers (McGraw-Hill, 1988)\
• M. LeBoeuf, Imagineering: How to Think and Act Creatively (McGraw-Hill, 1980)
• Kari Lampikoski and Jack B. Emden, Igniting Innovation: Inspiring Organizations by Managing Creativity (Wiley, 1996)
• Dorothy Leonard and Walter Swap, When Sparks Fly: Igniting Creativity in Groups (Harvard Business School Press, 1999)
• Grace McGartland, Thunderbolt Thinking: Transform Your Insights and Options Into Powerful Business Results (Bernard-Davis, 1994)
• Michael Michalko, Think Toys (Ten Speed Press, 1991)
• Michael Michalko, Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius (Ten Speed Press, 1998)
• William C. Miller, Flash of Brilliance: Inspiring Creativity Where You Work (Perseus Books, 1999)
• Ian Mitrof, Smart Thinking for Crazy Times (Berret-Koehler Publishers, 1998)
• Gareth Morgan, Imagin-i-zation: New Mindsets for Seeing, Organizaing, and Managing (Berrett-Koehler, 1997)
• John O'Keefe, Business Beyond the Box: Applying Your Mind for Breakthrough Results (Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 1999)
• Tom Peters, The Circle of Innovation: You Can't Shrink Your Way to Greatness (Knopf, 1997)
• Gerhard Plenert and Shozo Hibino, Making Innovation Happen: Concept Management through Integration (St. Lucie Press, 1997)
• James Brian Quinn, Jordan Varuch and Karen Anne Zien, Innovation Explosion: Using Intellect and Software to Revolutionize Growth Strategies (Free Press, 1997)
• Michael Ray and Michelle Myers, Creativity in Business (Doubleday, 1989)
• Alan G. Robinson and Sam Stern, Corporate Creativity: How Innovation and Improvement Actually Happen (Berrett-Koehler, 1997)
• David P. Sorenson, Innovations: Key to Business Success (Crisp Publications, 1997)
• Ralph Stacey, Complexity and Creativity in Organizations (Berrett-Koehler, 1994)
• Michael L. Tushman and Charles A. O'Reilly, Winning through Innovation: A Practical Guide to Leading Organizational Change and Renewal (Harvard Business School Press, 1997)
• Mike Vance and Diane Deacon, Think Out of the Box (Career Press, 1995)
• Mike Vance and Diane Deacon, Break Out of the Box (Career Press, 1996)
• Arthur B. Van Gundy, Idea Power: Techniques and Resources to Unleash Creativity in Your Organization (AMACOM, 1992)
• Hendrie Weisinger, Emotional Intelligence at Work (Jossey-Bass, 1997)
• Michael West, Developing Creativity in Organizations (BPS Books, 1997)
• John Whatmore, Releasing Creativity (Kogan Page, 1999)