Closing the Innovation Gap: Reigniting the Spark of Creativity in a Global Economy

摘要: Named one of the "Best Books on Innovation, 2008" by BusinessWeek magazine Does innovation come about luck or hard work? Is it a flash inspiration result careful management? Are innovators born taught? In Closing Innovation Gap, Judith Estrin provides answers to these and other questions critical our future. A technology pioneer business leader, describes what will be required reignite spark in business, education, government--ensuring long-term success global economy. does not occur vacuum. It grows from interplay three drivers creative change--research, development, application. calls this dynamic "Innovation Ecosystem," explaining how communities work together create sustainable innovation. Gap covers: * America's role as primary driver after World War II--explaining worked, subsequent decline, regain traction The fundamentals nurture innovation, including five simple but important values for transforming your organization into force productive change How you can ensure that benefits thriving Ecosystem" Examples both established companies, start-ups, research labs illustrate power providing decisive advantage foundation growth Leaders public service "must think beyond short-term financial results understand impact globalization an accelerated pace future economic growth," says Estrin. With guide, leaders gain key insights identifying their needs, asking right questions, testing new ideas, successfully leading frontiers twenty-first-century