Innovation is critical to an organization, but most companies don’t have an innovation strategy. Discover how to use deliberate, systematic techniques to break away from the usual patterns of thinking. Learn how to ensure you’re getting the best thinking from your employees.

Learning Objectives:

Experience seven tools that can be applied immediately
Learn meeting facilitation techniques to ensure better decision-making
Hear examples of how organizations are creating an innovative climate

Presentation Date & Time: Thursday, October 1, 2:15 - 3:30
Location: Coralville Marriott, Coralville, Iowa
October 1-2, 2009 SHRM Conference Website

Barbara Stennes, CEO and President of Resources Unlimited, is a well-known expert in innovation and creativity. Resources Unlimited is the U.S. distributor and the global leader of Edward de Bono’s Thinking Systems. Clients include 20 percent of the Fortune 500, including Pioneer Hi-Bred, Pella Corporation, Principal Financial Group, Merck, 3M, Cardinal Health, Boeing, Microsoft, EMC, Alltel, Hormel Foods, and Starbucks.

Barbara is one of only four Lifetime Certified Master Trainers worldwide, a designation awarded by Dr. Edward de Bono.

Barbara is the author of the book entitled Innovation: Case by Case, a collection of real-world success stories that illustrate how organizations have implemented the de Bono thinking methods to create new products, to revamp processes, and to design new services.

She is a past president of ASTD, Iowa Chapter, and a regular presenter at ASTD’s International Conference and Expo. She is a graduate of the College of Business at The University of Iowa.

To have Barbara present a training session, keynote, or breakout session, or to have her facilitate your next meeting, call 800.278.1292.