Design-Centered Entrepreneurship by Michael Goldsby (English) Paperback Book

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Supported by extensive research and field-testing, this book presents a concise, problem-solving approach to developing a unique business concept. Step-by-step guidelines provide research-supported and field-tested methods for developing successful business concepts.

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Supported by extensive research and field-testing, Design-Centered Entrepreneurship presents a concise, problem-solving approach to developing a unique business concept. Step-by-step guidelines provide insight into exploring market problem spaces, uncovering overlooked opportunities, reframing customer problems, and creating business solutions.Basadur and Goldsby present students with a creative and practical approach to problem finding, perception, organizational culture, and ethics in the entrepreneurial field. Plenty of useful diagrams help to organize key concepts, making them easily accessible to readers. Drawing on methodologies from the design field, the book will help students of entrepreneurship fill in the missing piece that transforms opportunity recognition into a viable business concept.Additional support for students and instructors, including a virtual Creative Problem Solving Profile, can be found at /.

Author Biography

Min Basadur is Professor Emeritus of Innovation at McMaster University, Canada, and founder of Basadur Applied Creativity.Michael Goldsby is the Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University, USA.

Table of Contents

1. Step 1: Problem Finding; 2. Step 2: Fact Finding; 3. Step 3: Problem Definition; 4. Step 4: Idea Finding; 5. Step 5: Evaluate and Select; 6. Steps 6, 7, and 8: Solution Implementation; 7. Conclusion

Review

"An old adage reads, 'give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach him how to fish, feed him for a lifetime.' With these words in mind, Goldsby and Basadur go beyond traditional entrepreneurship texts, not only providing information to the reader, but drawing from design theory to teach the aspiring entrepreneur how to recognize a legitimate opportunity and develop it into a viable business concept."Christopher P. Neck, Arizona State University, USA "Basadur and Goldsby provide all of us with the tools to be 'creative.' In an increasingly complex world, it is more important than ever to truly understand the problem before coming up with knee-jerk solutions. If you want to confidently solve complex problems in emotionally charged environments, read Design-Centred Entrepreneurship."Paul Heinrich, President and CEO, North Bay Regional Health Centre, Canada"Goldsby and Basadur offer hope that entrepreneurs can cleanly navigate the mire created from having too much information with too little time to make good decisions. Their innovation process is not only easy to use, but it allows me to be consistent and effective in my approach to driving organizations forward."Shawn A. Noble, Lenovo, USA"I believe that this book charts a path to entrepreneurial success. Its value lies in starting before the big idea that many aspiring entrepreneurs feel they need to begin. By quickly dismissing the necessity of beginning with a fully realized 'game changing' idea in the first chapter, it sets the reader at ease and plants the notion that entrepreneurship is actually possible for them. From there it lays out a reasonable, doable, systematic path forward towards entrepreneurial success that is applicable across various fields, industries, and personal situations. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to begin or accelerate their entrepreneurial career."Thomas E. Nelson, University of Cincinnati, USA"Only firms that recognize that innovation begins with a problem, and utilize this approach to empower their teams to develop thoughtful, creative, and timely solutions are truly positioned for long-term success in the new manufacturing sector. I first learned of Min's approach to problem solving some 25 years ago and having worked with it over this time. It is a critical tool enabling our survival and success and I would encourage anyone committed to building a world class organization to familiarize themselves with Goldsby and Basadur's methodologies and empower their teams through its use."Jim Campbell, President, Adventec Manufacturing Inc., Canada"The collaborative design processes and problem-finding skills this book teaches are fundamental to creating new value. Even if you skillfully apply Lean Startup methods, learning the framework in Design-Centered Entrepreneurship will amplify your entrepreneurial effectiveness."Kate Hammer, Co-founder, KILN, USA"An old adage reads, 'give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach him how to fish, feed him for a lifetime.' With these words in mind, Goldsby and Basadur go beyond traditional entrepreneurship texts, not only providing information to the reader, but drawing from design theory to teach the aspiring entrepreneur how to recognize a legitimate opportunity and develop it into a viable business concept."Christopher P. Neck, Arizona State University, USA"Basadur and Goldsby provide all of us with the tools to be 'creative.' In an increasingly complex world, it is more important than ever to truly understand the problem before coming up with knee-jerk solutions. If you want to confidently solve complex problems in emotionally charged environments, read Design-Centred Entrepreneurship."Paul Heinrich, President and CEO, North Bay Regional Health Centre, Canada"Goldsby and Basadur offer hope that entrepreneurs can cleanly navigate the mire created from having too much information with too little time to make good decisions. Their innovation process is not only easy to use, but it allows me to be consistent and effective in my approach to driving organizations forward."Shawn A. Noble, Lenovo, USA"I believe that this book charts a path to entrepreneurial success. Its value lies in starting before the big idea that many aspiring entrepreneurs feel they need to begin. By quickly dismissing the necessity of beginning with a fully realized 'game changing' idea in the first chapter, it sets the reader at ease and plants the notion that entrepreneurship is actually possible for them. From there it lays out a reasonable, doable, systematic path forward towards entrepreneurial success that is applicable across various fields, industries, and personal situations. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to begin or accelerate their entrepreneurial career."Thomas E. Nelson, University of Cincinnati, USA"Only firms that recognize that innovation begins with a problem, and utilize this approach to empower their teams to develop thoughtful, creative, and timely solutions are truly positioned for long-term success in the new manufacturing sector. I first learned of Min's approach to problem solving some 25 years ago and having worked with it over this time. It is a critical tool enabling our survival and success and I would encourage anyone committed to building a world class organization to familiarize themselves with Goldsby and Basadur's methodologies and empower their teams through its use."Jim Campbell, President, Adventec Manufacturing Inc., Canada"The collaborative design processes and problem-finding skills this book teaches are fundamental to creating new value. Even if you skillfully apply Lean Startup methods, learning the framework in Design-Centered Entrepreneurship will amplify your entrepreneurial effectiveness."Kate Hammer, Co-founder, KILN, USA

Review Quote

'An old adage reads, 'give a man a fish feed him for a day; teach him how to fish, feed him for a lifetime.' With these words in mind, Goldsby and Basadur go beyond traditional entrepreneurship texts, not only providing information to the reader, but drawing from design theory to teach the aspiring entrepreneur how to recognize a legitimate opportunity and develop it into a viable business concept.' -Christopher P. Neck, Arizona State University, USA 'Basadur and Goldsby provide all of us with the tools to be 'creative'. In an increasingly complex world, it is more important than ever to truly understand the problem before coming up with knee-jerk solutions. If you want to confidently solve complex problems in emotionally charged environments, read Design-centred Entrepreneurship.' - Paul Heinrich, President & CEO, North Bay Regional Health Centre, Canada 'I believe that this book charts a path to entrepreneurial success. Its value lies in starting before the big idea that many aspiring entrepreneurs feel they need to begin. By quickly dismissing the necessity of beginning with a fully realized 'game changing' idea in the first chapter, it sets the reader at ease and plants the notion that entrepreneurship is actually possible for them. From there it lays out a reasonable, doable, systematic path forward towards entrepreneurial success that is applicable across various fields, industries, and personal situations. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to begin or accelerate their entrepreneurial career.'- Thomas E. Nelson, University of Cincinnati, USA 'Only firms that recognize innovation begins with a problem and utilize this approach to empower their teams to develop thoughtful, creative, and timely solutions are truly positioned for long-term success in the new manufacturing sector. I first learned of Min's approach to problem solving some 25 years ago and having worked with it over this time. It is a critical tool enabling our survival and success and I would encourage anyone committed to building a world class organization to familiarize themselves with Goldsby and Basadur's methodologies and empower their teams through its use.' - Jim Campbell, President, Adventec Manufacturing Inc., Canada 'Goldsby & Basadur offer hope that entrepreneurs can cleanly navigate the mire created from having too much information with too little time to make good decisions. Their innovation process is not only easy to use, but it allows me to be consistent and effective in my approach to driving organizations forward.'-Shawn A. Noble, Lenovo, USA 'The collaborative design processes

Details ISBN113892055X Author Min Basadur Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN-10 113892055X ISBN-13 9781138920552 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2016 Short Title DESIGN-CENTERED ENTREPRENEURSH Language English Media Book Pages 240 Replaced by 9781032070100 Publication Date 2016-07-19 AU Release Date 2016-07-19 NZ Release Date 2016-07-19 UK Release Date 2016-07-19 Illustrations 13 Tables, black and white; 45 Line drawings, black and white; 45 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9781138920521 DEWEY 338.04 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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