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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Tell Me Your Biggest Weakness
The Upside and Downside ofYour Dominant Worldview
You Are Your OwnBiggest Problem
What Are the Gifts YouDon’t Know You Have?
Introducing theInnovation Code
Innovation IsNot About Alignment
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 2: What Is the Innovation Code?
A RelationalPersonality Test
The Artist vs.the Engineer
The Sage vs.the Athlete
Example:The Dreamer Meets the Martinet
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 3: Constructive Conflict
Example:The Doctor Who Hated Procedures
Two Forms ofConstructive Conflict
The Developmental Phases of GrowthFrom Artist to Athlete to Sage to Engineer
At the Point ofCreative Destruction
Where to Find YourFuture Collaborators
An Inside-OutPerspective on Innovation
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 4: Dwelling in the Conflict
Step 1:Assemble a Diversity of Perspectives
Make Conflict Normative
Step 2:Engage in the Conflict
Step 3:Establish a Shared Goal or Vision
Step 4:Construct Hybrid Solutions
Innovation Happensin Phases
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 5: The Artist
Artistic ExpressionBeyond Artistry
Don’t Leave anArtist Alone
Example:Apple
Exercise:Scenario Making
The Artist Is Not aLone Genius
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 6: The Engineer
The Luminous Pragmatism ofEngineers
The Understated Genius of anEngineer’s Innovation
Example:The Back-Office Triumph of a Wall Street Bank
Exercise:Rapid Prototyping
The Artistry inEngineers
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 7: When Artists and Engineers Meet: An Exercise in Constructive Conflict
Chapter 8: The Athlete
The Athlete and the Desireto Win at All Costs
Courageunder Fire
Example:A News Agency on the Verge of Collapse
Exercise:Portfolio Managing
The Gamesaround Us
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 9: The Sage
A CompassionateFacilitator
Example:A Museum Changes Its Culture
Patience:The Sage’s Greatest Gift and Downfall
Innovation Starts withMentorship
Learn HowYou Learn
The Beauty ofCollaborative Innovation
Exercise:Build a Board of Advisors
Summary
Exercise
Chapter 10: When Athletes and Sages Meet: An Exercise in Constructive Conflict
Chapter 11: The Innovation Code Within
We All Have EveryDominant Worldview
Reshuffling YourInner Team
Take theLong View
Summary
Exercise
The Innovation Code Supplemental Material
Index
Acknowledgments
Author’s Notes
About the Authors
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