The Innovation Group
Experts in Innovation Training Services and Products



Speeches

Invite us to share examples and practical techniques on how you and your group can build awareness, passion, and skills in "Innovating with Meaning®."

We have worked with groups of all sizes (from under 10 to over 10,000 participants) and at all levels of experience and responsibility--from senior executives to entire organizations. All of our presentations are customized to meet your specific needs.

Topics

Our speaking topics include:

Topic #1 Cultivating the Seeds of Innovation®

Description: In this dynamic presentation, we share key lessons from our in-depth research and best-selling book, The Seeds of Innovation. We introduce our unique model for building skills in innovative thinking which includes three key dimensions: creative thinking, strategic thinking, and transformational thinking. Key topics can include:
Creative Thinking--understanding and capitalizing on unique creative thinking styles, inspiring curiosity, expanding your innovation radar screens so that new trends and ideas are identified and shared quickly throughout the team, learning to unlearn "the way it's done in our industry."
Strategic Thinking--seeing the BIG picture, challenging assumptions, redefining opportunities, dealing with increasing complexity and rapid change, understanding the shifts happening in our worlds, learning from others around the globe, looking to the future.
Transformational Thinking--being open minded to allow and embrace new approaches, igniting passion, overcoming resistance to change, fostering collaboration, managing conflict, and importantly, taking action.

Outcomes: Introduces participants to the fundamentals of innovative thinking. Participants are inspired with real world examples of innovative individuals, products, services, and organizations, and learn new techniques that they can immediately apply to transform how they approach their work and life.

Participants: All members of your organization. Can be custom designed to fit the needs of your meeting or conference, including targeting the content to various levels of experience and intensity.


Topic #2 Creating a Dynamic and Innovation Culture

Description: We live in a world of hyper-competition, rapid change, and uncertainty. How can organizations compete (and collaborate) most effectively? How can individuals maximize their contribution and help their organizations compete? In this dynamic and highly-practical presentation, we share our unique approach to inspiring innovation in all areas of the organization. Learn how managers and leaders inspire a higher level of innovation--by integrating innovation into eight key areas of organizational life, such as Shared Innovation Vision and Strategy, Innovation Processes, Innovation Skills Development, and Innovation Rewards and Recognition. We also share benchmarking data from The Innovation Group's global database of organizations that have completed the Seeds of Innovation Team and Organization Assessment so that participants can learn from the examples and success of others.

Outcomes: Participants discover where other leaders and organizations have succeeded in developing the environment for innovation and also where they have had challenges. Learn practical steps on how you can help your team (or entire organization) create, foster, and sustain the innovation environment needed to succeed in today's ultra-competitive world. Reinforce the intrinsic link between the organization's culture and its ability to sustain innovation.

Participants: All members of your organization. Can be custom designed to fit the needs of your meeting or conference, including targeting the content to various levels of experience and intensity.


Topic #3: Discovering the Seeds of Meaning® at Work and in Everyday Life

Description: In this high content, dynamic, and inspiring presentation, Dr. Pattakos outlines his unique approach to finding deeper meaning at work and in everyday life. Drawing on his own meaning-centered work and principles found in his book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts, along with practical examples that bring these principles to life, Dr. Pattakos asks participants to reflect on what is meaningful to them in their work and personal lives, and then encourages them to begin the journey of deepening this meaning-full connection so that they can realize their full potential in all aspects of their lives. He also challenges participants to examine their thinking patterns in order to overcome their own resistance to change, as well as asks them to look at their own behaviors and, importantly, challenge themselves to determine if they are modeling the kind of attitude and behavior that is needed for success. Participants will be inspired with examples of people who have overcome personal and work-related challenges and now contribute more fully and positively to their organizations and society as a whole. They will learn how to take responsibility for their own thoughts and actions, as well as learn how to motivate and model the attitudes and behaviors needed to help themselves and others reach their true potential and highest performance by finding the deeper meaning in what they do.

Outcomes: This speech encourages participants to take a fresh look at their work and personal lives and gain a more clear understanding of what is meaningful to them. Participants will learn easy-to-apply concepts for deepening the connection to all situations, including their work and co-workers, as well as will learn techniques for coping with change and managing the stresses of everyday life so that they can achieve their highest potential. With a connection to this deeper meaning, they will be more engaged, more energized, and not become (or remain) prisoners of their thoughts!

Participants: All members of your organization, association, or group. Can be custom-designed to fit the needs of your meeting or conference, including targeting the message to various levels of expertise.


Topic #4: Innovating with Meaning®

Description: Invite us share our new paradigm in the discipline of Innovation Management--Innovating with Meaning®. As the worlds of design, innovation, and meaning converge, this paradigm will become increasingly important to your customers, your employees, and society as a whole. The focus of this speech is enhancing awareness of how members of your organization can innovate with meaning both internally, by inspiring and engaging their employees to find the deeper meaning in what they do, and externally, by encouraging the whole organization to commit to producing meaningful products, services, and experiences that create a better world.

Outcomes: This speech encourages participants to take a fresh look at their work and gain a stronger appreciation for its deeper meaning, the meaning of the products/services they produce, and importantly, the role their organization plays in creating a more meaningful world. Participants will learn easy-to-apply concepts for deepening this appreciation as well as learn from examples of other organizations that are Innovating with Meaning®.

Participants: All members of your organization, association, or group. Can be custom-designed to fit the needs of your meeting or conference, including targeting the message to various levels of expertise.


Examples

Examples of our previous keynote speeches and featured presentations include:

Logistics

Please contact us for more information about these or other customized topics. Suggested learning resources for participants, which are dependent on client's needs, include: participant handouts; The Seeds of Innovation and Prisoners of Our Thoughts books (recommended); and other take-aways, such as wallet cards, that can be used to reinforce the keynote message and facilitate continuous learning. All of our presentations are customized to suit your specific needs and are tailored to fit your organization's unique culture. Although our keynote speeches are typically one hour in length, they can all be extended to a 2 or 3 hour interactive session.

 





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