The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game (August 2016 /Wiley)

Takes readers on a lively global adventure to explore the state of innovation and to investigate why some countries, cultures and companies race ahead while others struggle. Outlines how it is possible to navigate the key paradoxical challenges that can either frustrate or fuel innovation – and how to develop a sustainable purpose-driven innovation culture to change the game.

The Amazing Innovation Race

An engaging around-the-world race challenge with multiple case studies to explore the roots and future of how to create a culture that supports innovation (uses gamification to explore culture change paradoxes and principles).

Leading a culture for innovation

An interactive workshop that helps leaders reflect on their own leadership style, and how this impacts their culture. Assessing the current state and action plans for transitioning to a desired state. In the process leaders learn how to change a culture to learn what sort of climate fosters or impedes innovation.

Innovation Climate Indicator (iCi)

An organizational assessment that measures preparedness for change and readiness for growth. Identifies the paradoxical positions that indicate whether an organization is prepared for innovation and growth.

Innovative Change Leader Inventory (iCLi)

An individual leadership profile questionnaire to help identify readiness and preparedness to lead a culture of innovation.

How to create a culture that supports purpose-driven innovation

Gaia Grant's PhD research at Sydney University Business School focuses on using the paradox theory to understand how to create a culture for innovation., along with how to ensure this culture is values based and purpose-driven.