The Idea Hunter :How to Find the Best Ideas and Make them Happen

Publication subTitle :How to Find the Best Ideas and Make them Happen

Author: Andy Boynton  

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year: 2011

E-ISBN: 9781118038840

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780470767764

Subject: F270 Economic theory and method

Language: ENG

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Description

A different way of discovering and developing the best business ideas

Jack Welch once said, "Someone, somewhere has a better idea." In this myth-busting book, the authors reveal that great business ideas do not spring from innate creativity, or necessarily from the brilliant minds of people. Rather, great ideas come to those who are in the habit of looking for great ideas all around them, all the time. Too often, people fall into the trap of thinking that the only worthwhile idea is a thoroughly original one. Idea Hunters know better. They understand that valuable ideas are already out there, waiting to be found - and not just in the usual places.

  • Shows how to expand your capacity to find and develop winning business ideas
  • Explains why ideas are a critical asset for every manager and professional, not just for those who do "creative"
  • Reveals how to seek out and select the ideas that best serve your purposes and goals and define who you are, as a professional
  • Offers practical tips on how to master the everyday habits of an Idea Hunter, which include cultivating great conversations

The book is filled with illustrative accounts of successful Idea Hunters and stories from thriving "idea" companies. Warren Buffet, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Mary Kay Ash, Twitter, and Pixar Animation Studios are among the many profiled.

Chapter

Contents

pp.:  1 – 9

Preface: Why Hunt?

pp.:  9 – 13

Chapter 1: Know Your Gig

pp.:  17 – 27

Chapter 2: Be Interested, Not Just Interesting

pp.:  27 – 41

Chapter 3: Diversifying the Hunt

pp.:  41 – 63

Chapter 4: Mastering the Habits of the Hunt

pp.:  63 – 87

Chapter 5: Idea Flow Is Critical

pp.:  87 – 117

Chapter 6: Create Great Conversations

pp.:  117 – 145

Epilogue: Thoreau and the I-D-E-A Assessment

pp.:  145 – 159

References

pp.:  159 – 167

Acknowledgments

pp.:  167 – 177

About the Authors

pp.:  177 – 181

Index

pp.:  181 – 183

LastPages

pp.:  183 – 194

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