Dennis Stauffer

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Dennis Stauffer is now applying the research-based insights of innovation to career transitions at Transitions Insights

 

CREATE

SOLVE

DISCOVER

LEAD

INNOVATE

Releasing the energy of ideas...through innovative thinking and leadership development.
 

Seminars and Public Events

 

NOTE: This calendar is updated periodically with major public events. Please contact us to check on the availability of a specific date.

 

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION AT THESE LINKS

(Past links may no longer be active.)

St. Paul, MN, December 8, 2009 Exploring the Innovator's Mindset, A Self-Assessment and Catalyst for Enhancing Personal Impact Hosted by: Minnesota Government IT Conference

Chamberlin, SD, November 14, 2009 Critical Leadership for Critical Times Hosted by: South Dakota Fire Chiefs Association

Kimberly, WI, October 29, 2009 Innovative Leadership, A Clockwise Approach to Successful Execution in Challenging Times Hosted by: Project Management Institute, Northeast Wicsonsin

Oklahoma City, OK, October 9, 2009 Innovative Leadership, A Clockwise Approach to Successful Execution in Challenging Times Hosted by: Project Management Institute, Oklahoma City

Appleton, WI , September 8, 2009 The Game Has Changed, The Audacious New Rules of Innovation Hosted by: Project Management Institute, Northeast Wisconsin

St. Paul, MN, May 13, 2009 Getting Lean AND Innovative, the Secret to Managing Stress and Staying Engaged in Tough Times Hosted by: Minnesota Safety Council

Oklahoma City, OK, April 28, 2009 Critical Leadership for Critical Times Hosted by: Professional Women Controllers (FAA)

Philadelphia, PA , March 3, 2009 The Mind of an Innovator Hosted by: American Creativity Association

Clevelend, OH February 18, 2009 Thinking Clockwise, The Mind of an Innovator Hosted by: Project Management Institute - Northeast Ohio

Minneapolis, MN, January 13, 2009 The Game Has Changed, The Audacious New Rules of Innovation Hosted by: International Institute of Business Analyists

St. Cloud, MN, October 16, 2008 Critical Leadership for Critical Times Hosted by: Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association

St. Paul, MN, October 7, 2008 Clockwise Thinking, The Mindset of an Innovator The Innovation Imperative, Hosted by: Minnesota Council for Quality

Dublin, Ireland, September 11, 2008 The Game Has Changed, The Audacious New Rules of Innovation Innovation Forum, 2008, Hosted by: Enterprise Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, September 10, 2008 Window on Innovation Workshop Hosted by: Centre for Competitiveness

Atlanta, GA, June 22-27, 2008 Igniting Innovation, The Clockwise Behaviors That Drive Change CPSI, Hosted by: Creative Problem Solving Institute

New York, NY April 29-30, 2008 Igniting Innovation, A Clockwise Approach Hosted by: Project Management Institute-New York City

Oklahoma City, April 24, 2008 Innovation Critical , A One Day Workshop on Innovative Thinking and Leadership Hosted by: Project Management Institute-Oklahoma City

Sestri Levante, Italy, April, 16-19, 2008 The Ultimate Convergence Tool: Predictive Decision Making CREA Conference, Hosted by: Creativity European Association

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, April 11, 2008 Clockwise Thinking, Leading the Behaviors that Drive Innovation Hosted by: Centre for Competitiveness

Baltimore, MD, April, 5, 2008 Thinking Clockwise, The Mind of an Innovator Hosted by: Project Management Institute-Baltimore

Seattle, WA, January 15, 2008 Thinking Clockwise, Tools of an Innovative Leader Hosted by: Professional Conference Managers Association

Houston, November 9, 2007 Thinking Clockwise, Maximizing Innovation Hosted by: Project Management Institute-Houston

Atlanta, GA, October 12-13, 2007 Igniting Innovation, A Clockwise Approach Global Congress SeminarsWorld, Hosted by: Project Management Institute-National

Bloomington, Illinois, September 17-18, 2007 Igniting Innovation, A Clockwise Approach Hosted by: Project Management Institute-Central Ilinois Chapter

More dates and locations to be announced in coming months.

"Excellent seminar. Dennis is a dynamic speaker. The course was very interesting and stimulating."
Scott Erickson, Assurant

Igniting Innovation, A Clockwise© Approach

A Two-Day Seminar on Innovative Thinking and Leadership

You are a born innovator. You already have an innate ability and desire to explore and experiment. Yet, most of us have been conditioned to suppress those skills rather than cultivate them. They are arguably our greatest untapped business resource, both personally and collectively. The ability to be innovative in the way we think and work is rapidly becoming a crucial business asset. It’s critical to our future as individuals and as organizations.

This two-day intensive is designed to help you rediscover those abilities and explore ways to leverage them, boosting your imagination, your creativity, and your problem solving skills—in a practical business environment. You’ll also gain insights into how to enhance those same abilities among your colleagues and employees and on your team.

Innovation is no longer some nice enhancement to your business strategy; it’s a critical component, one that not only drives new and creative outcomes, but enhances flexibility and the capability to handle unforeseen challenges. This interactive workshop will give you fresh insights and tools to become more innovative in the way you think and behave personally, and in the way you lead and collaborate with others.

"Dennis provided the information in an engaging and informative way that can be applied in both our personal and professional lives."
Ann Kraus, Medica

Day 1: Personal Innovation

The first day introduces Clockwise™ Thinking, the patterns of thought and action that define innovation. This unique and powerful approach draws from scientific method and the life sciences, as well as complexity theory and primary research. Through exercises and discussion, these patterns will be linked to your concrete business challenges.

Participants will:

1) Actively investigate ways of thinking and behaving that promote innovation and personal effectiveness.
2) Explore innovation as a personal discipline, one that isn’t just about new products and services but about being more efficient and adaptable and creative in all aspects of our work.
3) Distinguish patterns of thought and behavior that lead to innovation, from those that are counterproductive.
4) Acquire powerful new problem solving techniques.
5) Gain tools and insights that drive breakthrough results.

"Provokes thoughts on ways to obtain better feedback from my team and turn them into idea generators!"
Jeff Pitman, Donaldson Company

Day 2: Innovative Leadership

The second day focuses on innovative leadership and how to foster a healthy innovation climate within your team and organization. Building on what was covered the first day, you will learn what steps you can take to foster everyone’s best innovation efforts. We will also explore a range of business applications that include idea evaluation strategies, decision-making, fostering productive change and achieving breakthroughs.

Participants will:

11) Learn specific strategies and techniques of personal influence to promote innovation and change without resorting to formal authority.
2) Learn to recognize fundamental patterns of organizational behavior and see how those patterns promote or undermine innovation.
3) Discover fresh insights into how our actions and behaviors contribute to or undermine a climate of innovation.
4) Discover new ways to approach business challenges and generate innovative solutions.



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