This book represents the first comprehensive collection dealing with the Adaption-Innovation theory and its measure the K.A.I, of which Michael Kirton was the originator.

The Adapters is a multi-book and audiograph series written around podcast-style interviews with an impressive collection of GGTs – Gutsy Genius Thinkers. These are the men and women vibrantly engaged in one of the hottest business sectors in the world: Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality and the ecosystem that supports them. While sharing their stories and insights on entrepreneurship and the management skills they are continuously developing to inspire success in themselves, their organizations and their teams, The Adapters adds interpretations, identifies trends and patterns, brings historical context and provides Tips and Takeaways for the progression of the reader. There are even Scribble Zones to capture responses, reactions and that next brilliant idea as you read. Travel, Tourism and Hospitality are fundamental to how the 4th Age of Change will shape our future. With The Adapters, spend some time with the Gutsy Genius Thinkers in the space as they speak to the real issues trending right now. Cultivate your curiosity and unleash the Gutsy Genius Thinker in you.

Adaption-Innovation is a timely and comprehensive text written for anyone who wants to know more about dealing with problem solving, thinking style, creativity and team dynamics. In an age when teams have become critical to successful problem solving, Adaption-Innovation (A-I) theory is a model in this field, which aims to increase collaboration and reduce conflict within groups. A-I Theory and associated inventory (KAI) have been extensively researched and are increasingly used to assist teambuilding and personnel management. In the context of the management of diversity and change, Dr Kirton outlines the central concepts of the theory, including the processes of problem solving, decision making and creativity as well as explanatory concepts such as the paradox of structure; coping behaviour; the distinction between how teams collaborate on the common task and how teams manage their own diversity. In addition, Dr Kirton focuses on the positive side of managing a wide diversity within teams that has the potential to lead to the highest levels of problem solving, creativity and effective management of change. The book offers practical information for those helping diverse teams succeed in today's demanding climate. In this fresh context, leadership theory is explored, suggesting a new and interesting approach in use of different styles. For those working with diverse, problem solving teams managing complex change, this is a must have book. It will appeal to a broad range of people, from practitioners such as human resource managers, psychologists, business consultants, and group trainers, to academics studying and doing research in disciplines such as psychology, business, management, sociology, education and politics and the practical use of the hard sciences. *This reprint contains some new insights by Dr. Kirton into the theory. A small number of critical key changes have been made: a new diagram showing the difference between decision making and problem solving; some tightening of some sentences to show that leadership style should be treated as roles; the addition of the Glossary of Terms.

Prior research provides strong theories for managers. This book tries to cover the managerial areas, most neglected at work. This is an effort to examine important attributes in making successful outcomes at work. Covering the right form needs training and up-skilling, so understanding the individual work style all plays critical roles in organisational success. This book is built on the fundamentals of various industry experts, authors and mentors, who have guided on how top managers can seed a strong relationship between management to get desired outcomes. This knowledge will give you a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive approach, many companies have turned towards it. By understanding how these elements jointly influence managers’ behaviour, guidance on optimal leadership shall be achieved. Factual experiments show ways in which different policies and decisions are made.

Kirton outlines the central concepts of Adaption-Innovation theory (A-I theory), including the processes of problem solving, decision making and creativity.

A striking characteristic of addictive behavior is the pursuit of immediate reward at the risk of longer-term detrimental outcomes. It is typically accompanied by the expression of a strong desire to cease from or at least control consumption that has such consequences, followed by lapse, further resolution, relapse, and so on. Understood in this way, addiction includes substance abuse as well as behavioral compulsions like excessive gambling or even uncontrollable shopping. Behavioral economics and neurophysiology provide well-worn paths to understanding this behavior and this book regards them as central components of this quest. However, the specific question it seeks to answer is, What part does cognition – the desires we pursue and the beliefs we have about how to accomplish them – play in explaining addictive behavior? The answer is sought in a methodology that indicates why and where cognitive explanation is necessary, the form it should take, and the outcomes of employing it to understand addiction. It applies the Behavioral Perspective Model (BPM) of consumer choice, a tried and tested theory of more routine consumption, ranging from everyday product and brand choice, through credit purchasing and environmental despoliation, to the more extreme aspects of consumption represented by compulsion and addiction. The book will advance debate among behavioral scientists, cognitive psychologists, and other professionals about the nature of economic and social behavior.