The innovation killer : how what we know limits what we can imagine...and what smart companies are doing about it - RABE (New York : AMACOM, 2006)
Innovation is vital to the success of an organization. But often,"GroupThink" and "ExpertThink" stifle new ideas. This book presents the idea of using outsiders-people who are not a permanent part of a particular group or constrained by its preconceptions-to stimulate innovation. They may be employees from other parts of the company, consultants, or even people borrowed through "swaps" with other, noncompeting companies. These outsiders can help defeat the kind of thinking that can overcome teams and kill true innovation. The author reveals how to find and work with the right people and shows, through fascinating real-world examples, the hugh difference they can make.
Keywords: Creative ability in business; Creative thinking; Organizational effectiveness; Problem solving