How Innovation Works - by Matt Ridley

'How Innovation Works' by Matt Ridley, offers a systematic examination of this incredibly important but poorly understood phenomenon. What is innovation? According to Ridley, it is much more than invention (something often mistaken for innovation). Invention is the act of

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Stolen Focus - by Johann Hari

The book called 'Stolen Focus' by the British journalist Johann Hari, takes a close look at what’s happening, and what’s happened to our collective attention. Hari argues that we’re all becoming lost in our own lives, which feel more and

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Testing Business Ideas - by David Bland & Alex Osterwalder

This is a practical guide that contains a library of hands-on techniques for rapidly testing new business ideas. 'Testing Business Ideas' explains how to use experimentation to transform your bright idea into a profitable business venture. It will help you

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The Serendipity Mindset - by Christian Busch

 In 'The Serendipity Mindset - The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck', Christian Busch explains that serendipity isn’t about luck in the sense of simple randomness. It’s about seeing links that others don’t, combining these observations in unexpected and

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How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy - by Jenny Odell

 'How to do Nothing' is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. “Time is money.” It’s an age-old adage, but it’s taken on new relevance in today’s digitally-driven, 24/7 economy. Whether it’s work or

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