- Shows readers how to embrace play and experimentation in their business operations in order to create space for unexpected discoveries
- Challenges the myth of control, showing readers how unexpected situations coax out their most creative and innovative thinking
- By the author of the international bestseller Lateral Thinking for Every Day
- Goes beyond generic advice on creativity to demonstrate how embracing the unexpected can lead to remarkable discoveries and breakthroughs
The Art of Unexpected Solutions
Using Lateral Thinking to Find Breakthroughs
Shows readers how to experiment and capitalise on unexpected discoveries in order to find innovative ways of doing business.
Key features at a glance
EAN: 9781398625938
Edition: 1
Published:
Format: 198x129
256 pages
About the book
Some of the greatest innovations in history happened by chance. Penicillin, Slinkies, Teflon - each was an unexpected discovery. So, how do we harness such creativity in business?
The Art of Unexpected Solutions shows you how to experiment and think divergently in order to discover new and innovative ways of doing business. By taking risks and being open to unintended outcomes, you'll solve problems in ways you would never have imagined possible. You'll disrupt your chosen field and become a trendsetter, leaving competitors who stick to conventional ways of doing things in your wake.
Using real-world examples and insightful research, this book, from author of the international bestseller Lateral Thinking for Every Day, shows you how to explore unconventional ideas in order to break new ground in business. Once you've learned the value of unexpected solutions, you'll never play it safe again.
About the authors
Paul Sloane is an experienced speaker, course leader and facilitator. A recognized authority on innovation and creative speaking, he speaks and gives workshops to leading corporations around the world. He is also the best-selling author of How to Be a Brilliant Thinker, The Innovative Leader and editor of A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing, all published by Kogan Page. He is based in Surrey, UK.
Paul Sloane has hit another home run with this winner. If you only buy one business or self-improvement book this year, it has to be this one. Paul brings his concepts to life with an amazing collection of examples of serendipitous successes. It includes a terrific history of many of the best and the worst business decisions in history. If you want to be a winner, get this book!
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