The Creativity Paradox: Why organizations end up killing the innovation they crave (and what to do about it) - Couverture souple

El Hadi, Abdelmoula

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ISBN 10 : 1788609964 ISBN 13 : 9781788609968

Editeur : Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Why do bold ideas die inside well-managed companies, and how can leaders create the right conditions for them to thrive? Paradox seems inescapable when it comes to organizational innovation, especially in high-stakes sectors. How do leaders navigate freedom and structure, risk and responsibility, collaboration and solitude, originality and incremental improvement to turn ideas into impact? Drawing on 15 years of cross-industry experience, Abdelmoula El Hadi blends neuroscience, psychology, and real-world case studies from manufacturing, engineering and industrial technology. His IDEA Flow framework is a practical tool for navigating these paradoxes at the heart of creativity, allowing you to reliably spark creativity under pressure, nurture it in complex systems, and turn it into meaningful results. This is not a book about flashy brainstorming or startup clichés. It's a guide for leaders in high-stakes (and heavy) industries who need innovation that actually works in practice. With real-world stories, reflective questions and practical tools, it equips you to design creativity into your operating culture. Abdelmoula El Hadi is an internationally recognized innovation leader and Head of Innovation at Knauf Insulation. With 15 years of cross-industry experience, he helps organizations spark creativity under constraints.

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À propos de l'auteur

Abdelmoula El Hadi is an internationally recognized innovation leader and Head of Innovation at Knauf Insulation. With 15 years of experience across automotive, construction materials and industrial technology, he has led transformative initiatives that connect business growth, environmental responsibility and human-centred design.

Abdelmoula’s work spans continents and cultures. From launching breakthrough insulation technologies to guiding digital transformation in automotive manufacturing, he brings a rare ability to bridge engineering, business, and creative leadership. His focus is on building innovation ecosystems that empower teams, accelerate impact, and embed sustainability into the heart of R&D and operations.

He was named one of 2025 Business Elite’s 40 Under 40 and has helped lead projects that earned industry recognition, including the 2025 Factory of the Future Award for Knauf’s Belgian site. He’s also received the GIL Prize for Best Industrial Engineering Project and serves as a jury member for MCISE, supporting youth-led innovation in social impact ventures.

As a mentor and educator, Abdelmoula coaches professionals and students alike in innovation systems, creative problem-solving, and leadership. Fluent in multiple languages and grounded in cross-industry experience, he brings both global perspective and practical insight to every challenge he takes on.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Practical Inspiration Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1788609964
• ISBN 13: 9781788609968
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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