Reader Praise of Managing the Unmanageable
You won't find a more valuable guide on effective and impactful innovation management. Managing the Unmanageable is full of practical, research-backed tips for anyone looking for a smart approach to solving hard and important problems. Go read this book and build the future.
—Kelly Bowles Kinch, Vice President of Product Design, Yelp
I lead artificial intelligence technology teams that must continually generate innovations in a dynamic and challenging environment. The 13 tips from Cagan and Boatwright will significantly enhance the effectiveness of management in my industry. I urge you to read them, internalize them, and commit them to memory.
—Chanwoo Kim, Corporate Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics
Innovation is one of the most popular business topics, yet it remains highly difficult for many organizations. Cagan and Boatwright demystify innovation and provide practical tips for managing it for high-impact results. Finally, innovation managers have a handbook that they can rely on—one that should be in the collection of every technology leader and innovation practitioner.
—Tolga Kurtoglu, Former Chief Technology Officer, HP
Cagan and Boatwright combine expertise and experience into a roadmap and a GPS for successful innovation. Their tips will help managers lead their teams to navigate traffic, roadblocks, and detours while bringing out winning products and services.
—Govi Kannan, Senior Vice President, Mack Global Brand, Mack Trucks
At last, authors able to convince us that innovation is a managed journey in which value can be measured, and outcomes are intentional – not serendipitous. Applied effectively, these ideas will deliver change that has eluded well-intentioned teams.
—Johanna Hambrose, CEO of Zenda; former President of Electronic Ink
Every business understands that you must innovate to win. Managing the Unmanageable is the golden key providing a breakthrough approach to the management of innovation teams.
— Steve Richman, Group President, Milwaukee Tool
Cagan and Boatwright tap into their vast experience and keen academic insights to bring rigor and relevance to the challenging process of managing innovation teams. Comprehensive, thoughtful, and practical, Managing the Unmanageable is an indispensable playbook for growth-oriented companies seeking innovation success.
—Kevin Lane Keller, E.B. Osborn Professor of Marketing, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and author of Marketing Management and Strategic Brand Management
Innovation is essential to society’s advance. Cagan and Boatwright have captured powerful tips for promoting innovation in the development of new products in this readable and engaging book.
—Erik K. Antonsson, Ph.D., U.S. National Academy of Engineering; Founder and CTO, Streetscope, Inc.
Cagan and Boatwright cut through the noise to present pragmatic, no-nonsense advice on the nitty-gritty of what makes innovation teams tick. The book is infused with practical wisdom, guiding readers through the intricacies of managing not just the process of innovation but the people who drive it. It’s a compelling guide that is essential for any leader responsible for innovation.
—Scott Weisbrod, VP, Global Innovation and Human-Centered Design, Manulife
The authors have created a comprehensive overview on how to lead innovation teams that is easy to read and full of practical advice and tips—an excellent book for innovation leaders across industries looking to for an edge in how to create and lead teams working at the forefront of technology.
—Scott Walston, VP, Enterprise Technology, The Boeing Company