To innovate profitably, you need more than just creativity. Do you have what it takes?

If you read nothing else on inspiring and executing innovation, read these 10 articles. Weve combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you innovate effectively.

Leading experts such as Clayton Christensen, Peter Drucker, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter provide the insights and advice you need to:

Decide which ideas are worth pursuing
Innovate through the front linesnot just from the top
Adapt innovations from the developing world to wealthier markets
Tweak new ventures along the way using discovery-driven planning
Tailor your efforts to meet customers most pressing needs
Avoid classic pitfalls such as stifling innovation with rigid processes