{"product_id":"when-innovation-failed-soaring-creativity-souring-outcomes-paperback-1","title":"When Innovation Failed: Soaring Creativity, Souring Outcomes - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert C. Castel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen is innovation a step in the wrong direction? New research by Robert C. Castel asks precisely this question, calling on innovation gurus and military decision-makers to think before changing for the sake of change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo achieve this, Castel uses several instances of regressive innovation, examining the affect of competing strategic cultures on military intervention. As examples, Castel presents a series of case studies drawn from diverse historical periods, locations and cultures to question whether innovation always equals increased effectiveness. Could a nation actually innovate itself into defeat?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen Innovation Failed\u003c\/i\u003e features groundbreaking research-and calls for more. While creativity is celebrated, Castel shows that regressive innovations are neither uncommon nor limited to a certain nation or historic era. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA much-needed, hard eyed view of the dark side of innovation. A profoundly important book. Admiral (Ret.) Ami Ayalon, Former Head of Israel's Shin Bet (General Security Service).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this fascinating book, Dr. Castel convincingly demonstrates that - the prevailing view notwithstanding - military innovation does not necessarily increase military effectiveness. Drawing on excellent case studies, Castel offers compelling explanations for why this may be so.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Professor Uri Bar-Joseph Haifa University\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert C. Castel is a researcher and an innovation trainer working with the IDF Staff College, Police Special Forces and the defense industries. His workshops on applied creativity and innovation in the operational environment are based on his own proprietary MIL-TRIZ method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 298\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47203229401337,"sku":"9781530439676","price":36.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/djBoNU1hNlRrWVhIcDZhY0RyTDlzQT09_57ce3f38-f74c-4efd-9ecd-099507278262.webp?v=1768004174","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/when-innovation-failed-soaring-creativity-souring-outcomes-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}