Innovation that is \'breakthrough\' is often difficult to achieve.
This story is told through the experiences and examples of innovative organizations and extraordinary people that have combined the magic of inspiration with the muscle of discipline to achieve the impossible..
As described in this book, the story of Innovation is built on Seven key Principles and a toolbox of supporting methods: Be Ambitious, Create Chemistry, Define Roles and Responsibilities, Build Trust, Lean on Data, Show Perseverance, and Embrace Sacrifice.
It is a skill that can be described, developed, and managed.
Artists, authors, musicians, as well as leaders of some of the most innovative organizations have mastered this approach.
These important ingredients cannot be separated, they work together to reveal something that is unseen by others.
A successful Idea Chase is a combination of inspiration and disciplined hard work.
However, evidence does not fully support the \'inspiration\' hypothesis.
It is a wonderful fairy tale of inspiration.
Some say that Breakthrough Innovation is magical, unlearnable, or inborn.
In addition, the story behind chasing ideas is as elusive as the ideas themselves.
They often first appear as bits and pieces of fragmented ideas rather than something fully revealed.
Great ideas hide in places that are not obvious.
Innovation that is \'breakthrough\' is often difficult to achieve
