This provocative book argues that creativity should strive to becom. He is a provocative person in finland and he does not quite fit to this country which makes him interesting. Even though professor often means arrogant bastard, hes a pretty nice guy, and also a popular speaker, a columnist, an internationally active consultant, and a writer. Finnish academic, speaker and author of dangerous ideas marshall cavendish, 2011 and coauthor of trendspotting ebook, 20. For dangerous thinking doesn t just generate ideas, it can change the world. Professor alf rehn is an accomplished academic who was awarded a chair in management and organization at the age of 31, an internationally active strategic advisor, renowned speaker, bestselling author and unabashed popculture geek. So dangerous is the message of this book going to be that almost the entire first.
Alf rehn coaching to success 2020 jo puolet lipuista. Clearly ahead of the curve, rehn has spent the last 15 years looking at concerns related to innovation and creativity both theoretically and conceptually within the corporate world. I am a alf rehn follower in twitter but never actually got to know his work more properly. He works hard to keep us thinking creatively about creative thinking. Other notable works by him include dangerous ideas and trendspotting, which he coauthored with magnus lindkvist. Creativity and strategic advisor alf rehn speaks to. Alf has written 17 soon to be 19 books, among which we find dangerous ideas.
Vaaralliset ideat by alf rehn goodreads share book. We recently ran an interview with alf rehn, the author of dangerous ideas. When provocative thinking becomes your most valuable asset alf rehn when was the last time you truly came up with a great idea. Translated to eight languages including chinese, russian.
Translated into eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in which creativity is often presented and. By a coincide i bought dangerous ideas by alf rehn. Dangerous ideas by vincent cleaver nook book ebook. And this extraordinary book, by one of the most dangerous business thinkers around, shows you how. Written by alf rehn and translated to eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in which creativity is often presented and argues for. When provocative thinking becomes your most valuable asset by alf rehn isbn. When provacative thinking becomes your most valuable asset. When provocative thinking becomes your most valuable asset and wanted to turn himself and his colleagues into more dangerous thinkers. It just might be the cheapest form of strategic insurance ever created. Please dont get me wrong with this blogs header i am not trying to undermine alf rehns bestselling book dangerous ideas where alf explains us how the best ideas that allow us to take the biggest steps forward are way too often deemed first as dangerous and even ridiculous. Named speaker of the year in finland in 2010, alf rehn is a humorous speaker who provides his audiences with great takeaways, but most importantly he enjoys being on stage. When provacative thinking becomes your most valuable asset rehn, alf on.
In dangerous ideas, we ask guests to challenge conventional wisdom with a solution to a problem or an interpretation of the world that might seem confusing and scary, but just might also make perfect sense. Dangerous ideas is a bestselling book on creativity for people who do not like books on creativity. Alf rehn is a globally noted thought leader in innovation, trends, and creativity. Maybe this relates to rehn so strong desire to appear as original, unique, dangerous ideas is a bestselling book on creativity for people who do not like dangerojs on creativity. It makes sense to know and declare who you are as a business and what you stand for. His most popular book to date has been dangerous ideas, a provocative book on creativity thats been translated to eight languages. Dangerous ideas by alf rehn overdrive rakuten overdrive. Creativity has been turned into an uncreative, pale imitation of itself. Professor alf rehn, author of dangerous ideas, internationally active speaker and consultant the strategy book is superb. I expected a little more of the book, a more handson approach, because sometimes it felt like rehn was talking more about what creativity is not and how uncomfortable creativity can be. When provacative thinking becomes your most valuable asset alf rehn on.
Rather than inventing anything useful or new, many organizations are mired in fashionable soundbites about disruption and blue sky thinking. When provocative thinking becomes your most valuable asset is a bestselling book on creativity for people who do not like books on creativity. He is recognized as a global thoughtleader in innovation and creativity, has been profiled in international media including, but not limited to, italian fashion magazines and brazilian arts. This provocative book argues that creativity should strive to become dangerous. An idea which changed the direction of your sector, never mind your company. There this book was and as i knew the book already i quickly decided to give it a try. Dangerous ideas dangerous ideas is a bestselling book on creativity for people who do not like books on creativity. Professor alf rehn, author of dangerous ideas, internationally active speaker and consultant its unusual for a management book to encourage readers to ask uncomfortable questions about their own products, leading to uncomfortable answers, and then to stimulate the inspiration and imagination to address those issues effectively. This is an imaginative story of an imaginative engineer and businessman, rob. Written by alf rehn and translated to eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in which creativity is often presented and argues. Translated to eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in which creativity is often presented and argues for a broader understanding of the phenomenon including paying attention to disgusting, childish and. Written by alf rehn and translated to eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in which. Written by alf rehn and translated to eight languages. It peels back the layers of nonsense to look at how companies can establish a deep and purposeful innovation culture.
Ebook trendspotting the basics as pdf download portable. Author of the book dangerous ideas, rehn argues that companies need to shock themselves into changing their patterns of thinking. When provocative thinking becomes your most valuable asset, a bestselling book on creativity for people who do not like books on creativity. But there are other kinds of dangerous ideas ideas that are contrarian, counterintuitive or just plain unconventional. You cant escape the flash flood of blogs and articles telling you how to be more creative. Cisco cts into c60k9 pdf rehn works as a columnist, and ddangerous on the board of. Innovation for the fatigued 2019 grapples with a curse of the corporate world. I didnt want to go there without any book and i stopped by in a local book store to pick up just some book. Dangerous ideas by alf rehn fool with a plan there this book was and as i knew the book already i quickly decided to give it a try. Written by alf rehn and translated to eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in which creativity is often presented and argues for a broader understanding of the phenomenon including paying attention to disgusting, childish. Alf reminds us that trying to be all things to all people doesnt work, despite the legions of businesses that attempt it. This book reads the way a good strategic plan should guidance but not dogma, to the point but with an eye open to alternative possibilities. Dangerous ideas alf rehn haftad 9789814328043 bokus.
When provocative thinking becomes your most valuable asset. I think alf rehn has similar message whole out the book dangerous ideas was an excellent book for those who have to create new things once in a while. Saving innovation this is the book alf is working on at the moment. Rehn has published several books, articles and columns. I had forgotten book im reading to home and i had to go to dentist waiting room that day. Rehn works as a columnist and sits on the board of directors for several companies, including the governmentrun finnish betting agency, veikkaus. If you want to avoid the mediocre and come up with something of real value, you have to get dirty and dangerous. His new book on innovation will be published in 2017. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here. Translated into eight languages including chinese, russian, spanish and italian, it challenges the overly positive manner in. It at least tried to be different from other creativity and alt books ive read.
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