de Bono Consulting - Leading Global Distributor of de Bono Thinking Systems

de Bono Consulting works with teams motivated to increase results through innovation. We'll help you identify current barriers to innovation, pinpoint high-priority areas based on organizational objectives, develop a comprehensive innovation plan, and help you see it through from start to finish.

Our organization was founded in 1976 by President, Barbara Stennes. For over 34 years, she has owned and operated de Bono Consulting and Resources Unlimited plus several other businesses, being responsible for diverse areas such as business development, marketing, human resources, and operations.

Dr. Edward de Bono has personally trained and certified Barbara to facilitate seminars on creativity, innovation, and creative thinking skills. She is one of four certified trainers worldwide to receive a special award entitled "Lifetime Certified de Bono Master Trainer" for her 10 + years of outstanding leadership in Edward de Bono's Global Network. de Bono Consulting is a leading global distributor among the 25 de Bono distributors.

Barbara earned the Certified Speaking Professional title from the National Speakers Association, and has received numerous sales and leadership awards from other organizations. Barbara served as president of the American Society for Training and Development (Iowa Chapter), and is a former board member of several other organizations. She is also an Authorized Inscape Publishing Distributor of DiSC and other Inscape learning assessments.

de Bono Consulting is committed to innovation in processes, products, problem solving, and more.  With our Six Thinking Hats Training, Lateral Thinking Training, Meeting Facilitation Training and other de Bono training courses, we provide customized solutions to current issues your company is facing.

Our Six Thinking Hats Training, Lateral Thinking Training, Course in Creativity, Power of Perception, Focus on Facilitation, Simplicity, and Six Value Medals Training are offered as in-house training seminars and public training seminars. Other services include:

• Meeting facilitation
• Strategic planning
• Keynotes and breakout sessions at your conferences
• Lunch & Learn sessions

Over 33 years of experience makes de Bono Consulting the trusted leader in employee training and development.

For details on Six Thinking Hats Training, Edward de Bono's Creative Thinking Skills and other training and facilitation services, call 515.278.1292.

We also offer train-the-trainer certifications in the Edward de Bono Thinking Systems: Six Thinking Hats Lateral Thinking Course in Creativity Focus on Facilitation Simplicity Six Value Medals Power of Perception

Some of our well-known clients that have taken advantage of Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats Training and Creative Thinking Skills include: 3M, Boeing, Bristol-Myers Squibb, U.S. Department of Energy, DuPont, General Electric, Mayo Clinic, Meredith Publishing, Novartis, Pillsbury, Pfizer, Principal Financial Group, Robert Bosch Corporation, The Gap, U.S. Army, and many others worldwide. 

We're also proud to have worked with many of the companies listed on Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies including: Nissan, Google, Burberry, ESPN, Intel, Nike, Amazon, IBM, Pepsico, Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, and GE.

Learn about Barbara's book on successful new products and processes that have been implemented in organizations around the world. See how Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats Training, Lateral Thinking, Creative Thinking Skills and Direct Attention Thinking Tools have made a difference! Order your copy of Innovation: Case by Case by calling 800.278.1292 or order online.

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