Innovation Research, Books & Published Works
Learn and develop the skills to drive, lead and apply innovation into your teams & real-life business situations.
Decades of Research. Practical Innovation. Lasting Impact.
The Basadur Method is built on more than five decades of research into creative problem solving, innovation, leadership, and organizational development. From influential books to peer-reviewed research and Harvard Business Review articles, these publications reflect Dr. Min Basadur’s commitment to helping individuals, teams, and organizations solve problems better and innovate with confidence.
Every workshop, certification program, Basadur Profile assessment, and consulting engagement is grounded in research and real-world application. These publications have shaped how organizations approach innovation, leadership, collaboration, and creative problem solving across industries worldwide.
Featured Publications
Organizational Development
Handbook of Organizational Creativity (2nd Edition)
Publication Type: Research Chapter
Published: 2023
Explore how organizational development supports creativity, innovation capability, and long-term organizational success through research-backed methodologies and practical application.
Four Types of Innovators Every Organization Needs
Harvard Business Review
Publication Type: Research Article
Published: October 27, 2022
Published in Harvard Business Review, this article explores the different innovation styles that organizations need to solve problems effectively, collaborate successfully, and build stronger innovation cultures.
Think Better. Do Better.
Publication Type: Book
Published: 2022
A practical guide to improving the way individuals and organizations think, solve problems, and make better decisions using the Basadur Method.
Simplex: Flight to Creativity
Publication Type: Book
Published: 1994
The foundational introduction to the Basadur Simplex® creative problem-solving process and the principles that continue to influence innovation leaders today.
The Power of Innovation
Publication Type: Book
Published: 1995
Discover practical strategies for building innovation into everyday business practices and creating environments where creativity leads to measurable results.
Design-Centered Entrepreneurship
Publication Type: Book
Published: 2022
Explore the intersection of design thinking, entrepreneurship, and innovation to help organizations develop ideas that create meaningful value.
Scatterbrains
Publication Type: Book
Published: 2022
An engaging exploration of creative thinking, innovation styles, and the unique strengths different thinkers bring to solving complex problems
From Better Problem Solving to Measurable Business Impact
Explore how leaders, teams, and organizations have used the Basadur system to tackle complex challenges, strengthen innovation capability, and create lasting change.
Why Research Matters
Innovation isn’t built on assumptions – it’s built on understanding.
Every Basadur solution is supported by decades of published research, practical application, and continuous learning. Rather than relying on trends or theories alone, our approach has evolved through rigorous study, collaboration with organizations worldwide, and real-world implementation across industries.
Whether you’re developing leaders, strengthening teams, or building an innovation culture, you’re benefiting from methodologies that have been researched, tested, refined, and applied for more than 50 years.
Put Decades of Innovation Research into Practice
Reading about innovation is only the beginning. Discover how Basadur Applied Innovation helps leaders, teams, and organizations transform research into practical action through innovation training, leadership development, creative problem-solving systems, and the Basadur Profile.