Reviews

Creative People Must Be Stopped: 6 Ways We Kill Innovation (Without Even Trying) by David A. Owens

kil3yp's review against another edition

4.0

I was introduced to this book after taking a Coursera class offered by Dave Owens, which is actually based around this book - I skimmed the book really quickly, because I was already familiar with most of the concepts and anecdotes.

However, while I'm happy to have had it delivered to me via video lecture, I still think this book is a valuable tool for anyone working in an organization who wants to move forward. Many of the models and concepts are applicable in various markets - I work in a public library, and already have made waves simply by changing the processes when I recognize the constraints kicking in.

Anyone working in management should definitely give it a read - you'll be a more effective manager, and your higher ups will quickly recognize (if they aren't blind fools) that you have a smart approach.

It's not a 5-star book - there are still flaws to the models, and some things are more from a particular perspective instead of being hard fact. But it introduces great concepts, and illustrates them effectively.

megan_reads's review

3.0

Good but not earth-shattering. I think the constraint/assessment tools are the most valuable take-away.