The Innovation Tournament Handbook was released in March and has received positive reviews from readers and experts in innovation and problem-solving. The authors of “The Innovation Tournament Handbook” are Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich, renowned experts in innovation and entrepreneurship. Terwiesch is a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with research on innovation management and operations management. At the same time, Ulrich is a professor at the same institution, with research focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and product development. They draw on their extensive experience organizing innovation tournaments in various parts of the world to offer a comprehensive guide to innovation tournaments.

The book provides a step-by-step guide to finding exceptional solutions to any challenge, from creating strategies to foster organic growth to improving the customer experience. It has an engaging and often humorous style, with many real-world examples and successes. The authors discuss how to frame and articulate your specific innovation challenge, decide on the proper format, structure, and strategic direction for your own innovation tournament, and maximize the quality of the opportunities that will compete.

Innovation tournaments are a powerful tool for fostering a culture of innovation. The authors explain how to use them to generate winning ideas to drive excellent outcomes, whatever your challenges and business. They also discuss how to select the best ideas and develop them into real-world opportunities.

Overall, “The Innovation Tournament Handbook” is an essential resource for anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers practical advice, tools for organizing successful innovation tournaments, and insights into fostering a culture of innovation in any organization. The book leverages their decades of experience managing innovation tournaments in various parts of the world, working with Fortune 500 companies. It will be a valuable resource for anyone looking for exceptional solutions to any challenge.