Invite me to speak at your next event
Are folks in your organization or industry curious about how to be more innovative? (Answer: Yes, they are.) Groups work with me when they need inspiration for establishing a forward-thinking culture or when they need to think differently about their businesses. I've been described as a can opener for innovation and can't wait to help your participants tap into the trends, skills, tools and resources that drive businesses forward. I am based in the Chicago region, but love opportunities to connect with new cities.
LIVE TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
The 6 Building Blocks of Purposeful Innovation
Transform how your organization approaches innovation through a systematic framework that connects market intelligence to growth opportunities.
Your audience will discover:
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How to transform overwhelming market data into clear innovation strategies
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A systematic framework for evaluating and validating opportunities​
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Practical methods to align internal capabilities with market demands​
Beg, Borrow & Steal
There is nothing new under the sun. The best R&D philosophy is to research and duplicate. Learn how some of the best innovators borrow their way to market success.
Your audience will discover:
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Systematic approaches to using industry observations and ideas to your advantage
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Methods for turning competitive intelligence into market opportunities
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Practical tools for collecting market-driven ideas for new innovations
Building an Ecosystem for Innovation
Innovation is a team sport. Learn how you can connect communities and establish new practices and programs to drive innovation across your organization.
Your audience will discover:
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Practical ways to establish a culture in which everyone begins to feel comfortable interacting with the basic concepts of innovation
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How to effectively network for innovation
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New ways to increase the quantity and creativeness of ideas surrounding a specific problem area