Creativity and Innovation in Organizations

Michael D. Mumford is the George Lynn Cross Distinguished Research Professor and Director of the Center for Applied Social Research at the University of Oklahoma. Mumford is a recipient of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s M. Scott Myers Award for Applied Research in the Workforce and the Academy of Management’s Eminent Leadership Scholar Award, as well as the Society for Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts Anaheim Award for Lifetime Contributions.E. Michelle Todd received her doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, as well as a minor in Quantitative Psychology, from the University of Oklahoma. She has published research papers in multiple professional journals, including The Leadership Quarterly, The Creativity Research Journal, and Accountability in Research, and she has contributed book chapters on leadership, creativity, and ethics. In addition to academic work, she has worked in a variety of applied settings, including government agencies, tech start-ups, and nonprofit organizations.

• Series ForewordList of Contributors Creativity and Innovation at WorkMichael D. Mumford and E. Michelle Todd The Assessment of Creative and Innovative PerformanceAlexander S. McKay and James C. Kaufman What is Needed to Think Creatively at Work? Knowledge and SkillsMichael D. Mumford, E. Michelle Todd, Cory Higgs, and Robert Martin The Abilities that Contribute to Creativity and Innovation at WorkMark A. Runco Personality and Creativity at WorkAdrian Furnham Temporal Dynamics of Creativity and Motivation: What We Know, What We don’t, and a Few Suggestions for Filling the GapLogan M. Steele Integrating Creative Climate and Creative Problem SolvingSamuel T. Hunter, James L. Farr, Rachel L. Heinen and Julian B. Allen Cognitive and Social Processes in Team CreativityRoni Reiter-Palmon and Paul B. Paulus The Leadership Role in Creative Problem Solving and InnovationMiriam Erez, Alon Lisak and Raveh Harush Firm Strategy for Innovation and CreativityDanielle D. Dunne and Kimberly S. Jaussi How Do Leaders Plan for Firm Innovation? Strategic Planning Processes and ConstraintsLogan L. Watts, Kajal R. Patel, Ethan G. Rothstein, & Alessa N. Natale Creativity and Innovation in the Context of FirmsKyriaki Hadjikosta and Tamara Friedrich Institutional Supports for Innovation Leif Denti and Sven Hemlin Unleashing Creative Talent in Organizations – Linking Learning and Creativity through Creative Problem SolvingScott G. IsaksenIndex

"This excellent volume offers a much-needed multi-level perspective on creativity and innovation at work. Coverage ranges from individual level processes, abilities, and personality, to team climate and processes, to firm-level strategy, planning, structure, and capabilities. The volume examines a wide variety of topics yet is coherent in its emphasis on the importance of the broader context in which creative action and innovation takes place, and the dynamic processes that make creativity and innovation possible and successful. Together, the chapters provide an insightful and timely summary and integration of this rich literature. Highly recommended for scholars and professionals who wish to gain more insight into these important 21st century skills." — Bernard A. Nijstad, Professor of Organizational Behavior, University of Groningen, The Netherlands"Creativity and Innovation in Organizations is the go-to guide for anyone interested in understanding creative performance and innovation at work." — Ronald A. Beghetto, Editor, Journal of Creative Behavior