Description

Innovation is the mechanism through which ideas are translated into impact. It increases efficiencies and creates new sources of social and financial prosperity.

But despite being the subject of countless research reports, whitepapers and seminars, it is something that Australia struggles with. While we might consider ourselves an innovative nation, our track record of converting ideas into outcomes is poor compared with many of our peers.

So while Australia has long been the lucky country, blessed with natural resources that the world desires, what will happen if that luck runs out? Are we truly innovative enough to propel ourselves forward into a new age of prosperity?

This book explores the reasons for Australia's innovation performance and provides strategies to get things moving. It is the culmination of conversations with leading thinkers from the realms of politics, academia, and the public and private sectors. After all, if it's in everyone's interest for Australia to become a more innovative nation, then everyone has a part to play.