Articles by Edward H. Rockey, PhD
Edward H. Rockey, PhD, earned his PhD at New York University and has presented programs for Proctor & Gamble, Prudential Insurance, Amgen, and other companies. He teaches "Behavior in Organizations" and "Creativity and Innovation for Leadership." He has served in various administrative roles in academia, including Division Chair, Academic Dean, and Department Chair.
Breakthrough! A 7-Step System for Developing Unexpected and Profitable Ideas by Paul Kurnit and Steve Lance
Breakthrough! is not a breakthrough book, but if you seek an easy-to-read, “how-to” book on logistics that foster innovation in your organization, then it may serve as your mug of java.
The ABC’s of Effective Feedback
The ABC model offers a three-step process for providing and receiving feedback effectively.
American Entrepreneur: The Fascinating Stories of the People Who Defined Business in the United States By Larry Schweikart, PhD, and Lynne Pierson Doti, PhD
If you seek a worthwhile overview of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in U.S. history, peer into Schweikart and Doti’s telescope. It’s worth a look.
Something Really New by Denis J. Hauptly
The subtitle is a bit misleading as it singles out products. Actually, Hauptly applies his recommended paradigm and practices to services as well and he explores the effects of organizational cultures and internal processes on innovation.
Getting to Innovation by Arthur VanGundy
Readers seeking a heavyweight tome on the psychology of creativity or a highly technical work on the history of innovation should look elsewhere. However those who want a well-crafted, systematic volume on applied creativity will not be disappointed.
T.I.P.S.
Eleven points, garnered from innovative organizations, to answer the tough but essential question, “What might help our organization be more innovative?”
