'Encouraging Innovation: Cognition, Education, and Implementation' is of interest to people who desire to become more innovative in their daily lives and careers. Part I discusses the cognitive and social skills required for innovation – reasoning, problem solving, creativity, group decision making, and collaborative problem solving. The second part discusses education – the development of cognitive skills and talent, application of relevant learning theories, methods and curricula for enhancing creativity, creativity across disciplines, and design education. Part III discusses the implementation of these skills in society – the transition from theory to practice, business innovation, social innovation, and organizational support. Whereas business innovation is related to commercialization, market demands, and profitability, social innovation addresses fulfilling social needs and public demands. Organizational support for innovation occurs at international, national, agency, and regional levels.

‘Encouraging Innovation is the first book to read if you are wondering how humans can adapt to disruptive changes in the 21st century. Significant innovation requires reasoning, problem solving, creativity, and collaborative teams. Steve Reed is among a handful of researchers who have studied these cognitive skills for decades.’

Art Graesser - University of Memphis, USA

‘This important volume will be a valuable resource in helping students and practitioners navigate the complex field of innovation, enabling them to understand and apply innovative thinking in their studies and workplaces. Stephen Reed brings multidisciplinary insights to the topic, and his narrative is well illustrated with practical case studies and explanations of good practice.’

Peter Totterdill - Director of Workplace Innovation Europe CLG