The Medici Effect

What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation

Frans Johansson, Teresa Amabile

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Harvard Business School
07 April 2017

Economics & Business; Business strategy; Business innovation; International business; Management decision making

"Now with a new preface and a reading guide, The Medici Effect is timeless classic that will help you reach your innovative peak

Why do so many world-changing insights come from people with little or no related experience? Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. And it was an astronomer who finally explained what happened to the dinosaurs. Frans Johansson's The Medici Effect shows how breakthrough ideas most often occur when we bring concepts from one field into a new, unfamiliar territory, and offers examples how we can turn the ideas we discover into path-breaking innovations. Clayton M. Christensen—bestselling author of The Innovator's Dilemma—has described The Medici Effect as ""one of the most insightful books about managing innovation I have ever read. Its assertion that breakthrough principles of creativity occur at novel intersections is an enduring principle of creativity that should guide innovators in every field."""

By: Frans Johansson
Foreword by: Teresa Amabile
Imprint: Harvard Business School
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781633692947
ISBN 10: 1633692949
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 07 April 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Frans Johansson is a writer, consultant, and entrepreneur residing in New York City. Author social media/website info: fransjohansson.com, themedicigroup.com, twitter.com/frans_johansson, linkedin/in/fransjohansson

Reviews for The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation

Praise for The Medici Effect:Clayton M. Christensen, bestselling author, The Innovator's Dilemma- One of the most insightful books about managing innovation I have ever read. Its assertion that breakthrough principles of creativity occur at novel intersections is an enduring principle of creativity that should guide innovators in every field. Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author, Quiet; cofounder of Quiet Revolution- Diversity drives innovation-this book makes the case with such vividness, clarity, and excitement that it's obvious why it has stood the test of time. Bold, thought-provoking, and a ton of fun. Daniel H. Pink, author, Drive and To Sell Is Human--Even a decade after publication, The Medici Effect remains required reading for trailblazers all over the world, regardless of industry, background, or training. The combination of remarkable stories and a compelling theory make this book an enduring innovation classic! Tom Freston, former President and CEO, Viacom-A bold and original study of something that is generally thought to defy analysis-the nature of creativity and innovation. Roger Ferguson, former Vice Chairman, Federal Reserve-Â Frans Johansson is a leading thinker in the realms of innovation and diversity. He delivers cogent and relevant insights in a thoroughly engaging way.