Software-centric methodologies such as Agile and Hybrid haven't solved meeting gridlock, email overload, or VUCA. A people-centric methodology is not revolutionary - it's just overdue. Elegance is a people-centric methodology that shapes a culture of discipline and empathy.For a people-centric methodology, Innovation Elegance leans into three metaphors: a factory, the arts, and an asset portfolio. This first book in the series details the metaphors of a factory and the arts. The second, complementary book - Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs To Shape Your Team's Legacy - details the metaphor of the asset portfolio.In this book, the chapters within the Factory section include aspects of a factory that shape a culture of discipline, i.e., speed, quality, waste, variability, automation, and more. The chapters within the Factory section explain how the empathetic arts of music, dance, improvisation, theater, aikido, and parenting shape a culture of empathy. The arts thoughtfully organize competitive, collaborative, and audience-centric activities.These concepts and frameworks help your organization combat VUCA, transcend Agile, and bring out the best in your innovation teams. Elegance improves project success rates, the employee experience, and profits.