What’s New in the 2nd Edition

The 2nd edition of The Innovation Mode introduces groundbreaking insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming corporate innovation. It expands on the original framework by showing how AI can revolutionize the innovation process—enhancing culture, automating ideation, and optimizing product development. With fresh strategies for leveraging AI to stay competitive, this edition is a must-have for business leaders looking to future-proof their innovation efforts.

In The Innovation Mode, innovation is redefined to emphasize its critical role within corporations, distinguishing it from mere novelty or invention. The book presents a clear framework for understanding how innovation can be classified by purpose, intensity, and style, offering a fresh perspective on driving innovative outcomes.

A key focus is on the culture of innovation, exploring how a supportive, open, and collaborative environment is essential for success. The book provides actionable strategies for leaders to transform their organization's culture, remove common blockers, and foster a mindset that embraces continuous innovation.

At the heart of the book is the Innovation Framework, which guides companies in building foundational capabilities to listen to the market, identify opportunities, and respond quickly. Through practical models and tools, the book explains how to manage ideas as valuable, reusable assets, enabling organizations to maintain an “always-on” innovation mode that drives long-term growth.

From ideation to execution, the book delves into how organizations can efficiently manage ideas, convert them into opportunities, and turn them into market-ready products. It emphasizes the role of agile product development in this process, showing how iterative improvements help refine ideas into successful innovations.

Ultimately, The Innovation Mode offers a holistic view of corporate innovation, equipping leaders with the strategies, frameworks, and cultural insights needed to drive meaningful, sustained innovation within their organizations.

Who Should Read This Book

This book is designed for corporate leaders, Chief Innovation Officers, innovation managers, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking professionals who are ready to harness the power of AI to drive innovation in their organizations. Whether you are leading a global corporation or growing a start-up, the 2nd edition of The Innovation Mode will provide you with actionable strategies to:

1. Elevate your innovation function with AI-enabled tools and methodologies.

2. Lead your teams through transformative innovation initiatives.

3. Stay competitive in an ever-evolving digital landscape where disruption is the norm.

If you're responsible for driving change, enhancing innovation capabilities, or future-proofing your business, this book is an essential resource to keep your organization at the forefront of innovation.

Why You Need This Book

AI is no longer a future trend—it’s the present reality, reshaping industries and businesses at a rapid pace. The 2nd edition of The Innovation Mode gives you the critical strategies to integrate AI into your innovation framework, empowering your organization to:

1. Unlock new growth opportunities by leveraging AI to generate breakthrough ideas.

2. Optimize your innovation processes with AI-driven insights and automation.

3. Stay competitive in a fast-moving digital economy where innovation is key.

What Makes This Edition Essential

Building on the success of the first edition, which was celebrated as “a must-read and must-use by innovation leaders”, the 2nd edition focuses on the future of innovation: AI’s role in transforming how companies innovate. With powerful insights and updated strategies, this book offers the roadmap you need to navigate the next era of innovation.

Praised by innovation leaders as a “must-have for any forward-thinking organization”, The Innovation Mode has helped hundreds of businesses build sustainable innovation capabilities. Now, with the rise of AI, this new edition takes innovation management to the next level—delivering practical tools and techniques that empower your business to thrive.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, the 2nd edition of The Innovation Mode will help you stay ahead. Be the first to explore how AI is transforming innovation across industries and learn how to implement these changes in your own business.

About the Author

George Krasadakis is a visionary technologist, product architect, and innovation advisor with over 25 years of experience working across industries and markets. He has founded four successful technology startups, including Datamine Decision Support Systems, and holds more than 20 patents in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven software systems. His patents cover innovative solutions ranging from AI negotiation agents to advanced data processing technologies, with many assigned to industry leaders such as Microsoft and Accenture.

Throughout his career, George has collaborated with over 20 multinational corporations, including Microsoft, Accenture, Wind Telecommunications, and GSK, to streamline innovation processes and build innovative digital products. His expertise spans a wide range of industries, enabling organizations to leverage AI, data-driven technologies, and agile methodologies to accelerate their innovation efforts. As the author of The Innovation Mode, George provides a comprehensive framework that empowers businesses to drive sustainable growth, foster creativity, and implement effective innovation strategies. His unique blend of entrepreneurial experience and corporate innovation leadership makes him a trusted advisor for companies looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving technological landscape​.