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Introduction
Innovation is an increasingly present theme in modern society, and for this reason it is important to know the books that can help us better understand the subject. In this article I will recommend 10 books to read to learn more about innovation.
1. “Innovation. The definitive guide” by Giuseppe Soda
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand innovation at 360 degrees. Giuseppe Soda, professor of Strategy and Innovation at Bocconi University in Milan, offers a complete guide on innovation, from a theoretical and practical point of view.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Innovation. The ultimate guide
2. “Innovators” by Walter Isaacson
This book tells the stories of innovators who changed the world, such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and more. Walter Isaacson, author of successful biographies such as that of Leonardo da Vinci, takes us on a journey to discover the most influential characters of the digital age.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Innovators
3. “The Innovator's Dilemma” by Clayton Christensen
In this book Clayton Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business School, explains why large companies often fail to innovate and how startups can succeed. The author offers a new perspective on innovation and business management.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: The innovator's dilemma
4. “Technological innovation and enterprise” by Marco Iansiti
This book is a practical guide to technological innovation for companies. Marco Iansiti, a professor at Harvard Business School, offers an overview of technological innovation processes and the best strategies for managing innovation within companies.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Technological innovation and enterprise
5. "Blue Ocean Strategy" by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
In this book, the two authors propose a new strategy for innovation, which consists in creating unexplored markets, instead of competing in already saturated markets. This strategy has been adopted by many successful companies, such as Cirque du Soleil.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Blue Ocean Strategy
6. "The Art of Innovation" by Tom Kelley and Jonathan Littman
This book offers a practical guide to innovation, with concrete examples and useful tools to stimulate creativity and innovation within companies. Tom Kelley and Jonathan Littman are two experts in innovation and design thinking.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: The art of innovation
7. “Think Big” by David J. Schwartz
This book isn't specifically about innovation, but it does offer a useful perspective for anyone who wants to be successful in life and in business. David J. Schwartz, professor of psychology, explains how positive mindset and creative thinking can help you achieve great things.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Think big
8. “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel
This book is written by billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel, founder of PayPal and Palantir. Thiel explains how startups can be successful by creating innovative products, rather than copying existing ones.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Zero to One
9. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries
This book has become an international bestseller and is considered one of the foundational books for innovation and entrepreneurship. Eric Ries explains how startups can be successful using the Lean method, based on experimentation and customer feedback.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: The Lean Startup
10. "Design Thinking" by Tim Brown
Design thinking is an approach to innovation that is based on creativity and collaboration between different disciplines. In this book, Tim Brown, CEO of IDEO, explains how design thinking can be applied to companies and organizations.
You can buy the book on Amazon here: Design Thinking
Conclusion
These are just some of the books you can read to learn more about innovation. I hope they will help you expand your knowledge and find new ideas for your business. Remember that innovation is an ongoing process, and that reading books is just one way to learn and improve. Enjoy the reading!
