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The Chaos Imperative: How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success
The Chaos Imperative: How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success
The Chaos Imperative: How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success
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The Chaos Imperative: How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success

Written by Ori Brafman and Judah Pollack

Narrated by Drew Birdseye

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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People and organizations tend to approach chaos as if it were an unruly beast-something that needs to be reined in, or avoided at all costs. But what if there's a benefit to chaos? What if it's actually crucial for inspiring industry innovation?In The Chaos Imperative organizational thinker and bestselling author Ori Brafman and management consultant Judah Pollack dramatically demonstrate how even the best and most efficient organizations-from Fortune 500 companies to today#8217;s US Army-can become more innovative by allowing a little unstructured space and ldquo;contained chaosrdquo; into their planning and decision-making.Through their consulting work, they realized that while structure and hierarchy are essential both in large corporations and small groups, too much of either can stifle creativity.Weaving together stories and case studies with insights from areas as far-reaching as neuroscience, medieval history, and video gaming, Brafman and Pollack reveal how creating pockets of chaos within organizations can inspire the creative leaps that lead to new growth.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 13, 2013
ISBN9781622312498
The Chaos Imperative: How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another fabulous book by Brafman documenting the science behind success. From the principles of white space, unusual suspects, and organized serendipity, Brafman shows through entertaining stories and accurately cited facts how the scientific principle of chaos can propel anyone and any organization, from a parent to a nation's military, to innovation, creativity, and ultimately, success.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    The topic is spot on. The book, not. The Army story seems contrived (a main character, um person, pulled out a "decision matrix" on a trip to evaluate what hotel to hold a conference in). Some of the historical anecdotes were interesting and some, well, contrived. The neurological chapter was also interesting, but out of place. And casually mentioning that Kary Mullis was “one of the few scientists to openly question whether AIDS was caused by the HIV virus."

    Yes, "HIV virus". Redundancy is lost on the authors, and their editors. And that little bit only demeaned the point they were trying to make.

    Bottom line...forget this book. I'm a fan of disruptive innovation, but I'm not sure the authors know what it really is. I don't like structure, though I do like order. I like a little white space and try to make sure it's part of design processes and help coworkers find it. Of course, my ADD randomness is sort of built for it. Go find a better book. This is a waste.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Brafman presents new insight into what is needed to set the stage to for innovation and the creative process. His straightforward paradigm shifting ideas are explained and supported by a myriad of interesting examples.