ATD, association for talent development

TD Magazine Article

Member Benefit

Book Capsules, March 2020

Content

Synopses of Create the Future: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking by Jeremy Gutsche, and The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle King

Synopses of Create the Future: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking by Jeremy Gutsche, and The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle King

By

Mon Mar 02 2020

Loading...

Content

Create the Future: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking

Create the Future: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking

Content

Jeremy Gutsche

Jeremy Gutsche

Content

Fast Company, 360 pp., $19.95

Fast Company, 360 pp., $19.95

Content

New technologies are all around us, and the demand for innovation is growing. But how exactly do you innovate? And how do you avoid pitfalls that lead to failure?

New technologies are all around us, and the demand for innovation is growing. But how exactly do you innovate? And how do you avoid pitfalls that lead to failure?

Content

Gutsche, CEO of Trend Hunter and a New York Times bestselling author, details how to think disruptively and guides readers through key steps to innovate and create change. He likewise includes strategies from leading innovators at such organizations as Starbucks, Disney, Google, and NASA.

Gutsche, CEO of Trend Hunter and a New York Times bestselling author, details how to think disruptively and guides readers through key steps to innovate and create change. He likewise includes strategies from leading innovators at such organizations as Starbucks, Disney, Google, and NASA.

Content

The double-sided book is paired with The Innovation Handbook, which is a revised edition of Gutsche's book Exploiting Chaos. The second side builds on ideas presented in Exploiting Chaos with workshop questions, examples, and tactics.

The double-sided book is paired with The Innovation Handbook, which is a revised edition of Gutsche's book Exploiting Chaos. The second side builds on ideas presented in Exploiting Chaos with workshop questions, examples, and tactics.

Content

The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work

The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work

Content

Michelle P. King

Michelle P. King

Content

Atria Books, 336 pp., $27

Atria Books, 336 pp., $27

Content

King, a gender-equality expert, says it's time to stop trying to fix women; instead, it is time to fix the workplace.

King, a gender-equality expert, says it's time to stop trying to fix women; instead, it is time to fix the workplace.

Content

Women have encountered numerous messages about how to adjust their behavior so that they succeed and receive the same opportunities as men. But in The Fix, King calls out that women are being held back in the workplace—what she defines as "gender denial"—and says that this is their greatest obstacle.

Women have encountered numerous messages about how to adjust their behavior so that they succeed and receive the same opportunities as men. But in The Fix, King calls out that women are being held back in the workplace—what she defines as "gender denial"—and says that this is their greatest obstacle.

Content

Based on research and interviews with leaders and various companies, King's book details the invisible barriers as well as hidden sexism in the workplace. And she gives takeaways to help women truly thrive.

Based on research and interviews with leaders and various companies, King's book details the invisible barriers as well as hidden sexism in the workplace. And she gives takeaways to help women truly thrive.

You've Reached ATD Member-only Content

Become an ATD member to continue

Already a member?Sign In

issue

ISSUE

March 2020 - TD Magazine

View Articles

Copyright © 2026 ATD

ASTD changed its name to ATD to meet the growing needs of a dynamic, global profession.

Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie Policy