Books like Artful making by Robert D. Austin

Creativity, Inc. guides managers and creatives alike on building a thriving creative culture, drawing on the inner workings of Pixar Animation Studios.

Creative Confidence shows how every person can unlock and apply their creative potential in business and everyday life, using insights and examples from IDEO’s design practice.

The McKinsey Mind shows readers how to apply McKinsey’s tools, techniques, and strategies to everyday business problems, offering step‑by‑step guidance, real‑world examples, and practical exercises.

A practical guide to reaching creative potential in business, offering stress‑free strategies that start with a clear goal and focus on efficient energy management.

Explore how ordinary minds spark extraordinary inventions, from the 19th‑century boy who created vanilla to modern breakthroughs, revealing the real science of creativity and discovery.

How to turn whimsical ideas into tangible successes by building habits that turn imagination into real outcomes.

Managerial Leadership shows how managers can combine project management with leadership, drawing on Peter Topping’s experience to provide tools for coaching, teaching, and mentoring in any industry.

Based on Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's classic book The Leadership Challenge, this Workbook will be your hands-on guide for improving your ability to put into action the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model and become a leader who Models the Way, Inspires a Shared Vision, Challenges the Process, Enables Others to Act, and Encourages the Heart. The Workbook's easy-to-use worksheets make efficient planning simple and practical and supports your success in three ways: Reflection: Think about your approach to leadership and become more conscious about how well you engage in each of the Practices. Application: Apply the Practices and commitments to all your projects. Implications: Record what you've learned about yourself, your team, your organization, and your project. Develop your leadership potential with The Leadership Challenge Workbook!

The Innovator’s DNA shows that creativity is a skill that can be mastered, revealing five discovery techniques—associating, questioning, observing, experimenting, and networking—used by leading innovators to generate breakthrough ideas.