TY  - BOOK
AU  - John Sweeney
TI  - Innovation At the Speed of Laughter: 8 Secrets to World Class Idea Generation
SN  - 9780976218401
PY  - 2004///
CY  - United States of America
PB  - Aerialist Press
KW  - Delegation of authority.  Decentralization. Span of control
N2  - "Innovation at the Speed of Laughter explores the unexpected ways in which the tools of improvisational comedy can improve business performance. Combining his insights as a successful businessman with his expertise as a performer, John Sweeney reveals eight secrets to jump-starting workplace creativity and corporate ideation developed from the quirky, spontaneous art form of improvisation. The secrets include 'Accepting All Ideas,' 'Deferring Judgment,' and 'Creating a Statusless Environment.' Sweeney and the Brave New Workshop have used these secrets to help companies like General Mills, 3M Corporation, Hewllett-Packard, and Disney develop wonderfully uncommon ideas. Innovation at the Speed of Laughter will similarly help businesses, leaders, and individuals tap into their innovative potential--for creative expression as well as profitability."
ER  -