Creativity, Innovation, Facilitation, Creative Catalyst, and a real Trained Brain

"Doug Stevenson is an idea machine. He generates inspired ideas at a mind-boggling pace. Clients are thrilled – He sparks, without scaring them!"
Jean Bystedt
To The Max


“I work in developing and executing BIG IDEAS for my clients. Doug carries around BIG IDEAS in his brain and the production never stops, ... so the overflow ends up in his briefcase and he brings that along too.”
Jeanne Walsh,
Bean Productions


“Thanks for the good work, Doug. The client was very responsive, laughed & took lots of notes. You were a great spark plug!”
Michael Starcevich
PGI-TBA Global


“Doug has a unique way of using humor to move a group, in a fun & inventive way, to reach their goals. He inspires. As a coach and mentor, he puts the client at ease, draws out their special talents and builds their confidence.”
Ladi Terry
Create Your Legacy


“Doug is a talented and effective creativity professional who brings both imagination and action to the table. He is a strong creative problem solver who knows how to put this to work for others in a results-driven way.”
Dr. Mary Murdock
ICSC
Buffalo State College


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LINKS

For more information about creativity education, training and information specific to CPS and Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving philosophy & methodology, these sites are most helpful:
www.buffalostate.edu/centers/creativity
www.creativeeducationfoundation.org
www.cpsiconference.com
www.amcreativityassoc.org

This is a list of other creativity professionals with whom I have worked or collaborated. A stellar bunch, I highly recommend them too --
www.greggfraley.com
www.tothemax.net
www.creativitycoach.net
www.meyercreativity.com

To find out more about the new best-selling book by Stephen M. Shapiro, "Goal Free Living" (in which my interview appears) -- you can go to: www.goalfree.com Or visit www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com  or your local bookseller.

I have assisted in developing and designing board games and toys. A hilarious game called Hubbub(TM) is one of them. If you want to play, check out:
www.playhubbub.com

A great facility for ideation and innovation related resources in Chicago can be found by clicking to:
www.catalystranch.com

If you love humor, its relationship with creativity and well-being, this is a good site. I attend their conference:
www.humorproject.com

Some creative luminaries & "heavyweights" I recommend include: Edward De Bono -- He gave us concepts such as "lateral thinking" and "the six hats of creativity":
www.edwdebono.com
 
Roger von Oech gave us the books, "A Whack on the Side of the Head" and "A Kick in the Seat of the Pants." If you or your organization need either of these, his site is worth checking out: www.creativethink.com

Michael Gelb is a true Renaissance Man in the tradition of Da Vinci. He has written several books on Leonardo and on numerous other topics related to creativity. Find him at:
www.michaelgelb.com
 

Heidi Miller is a podcasting & Experiential Marketing presenter dynamo. Look for her podcast "Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter". Find her at www.heidimillerpresents.com

 

Doug’s Schedule


September 2006
Mind Camp
Toronto, Ontario
workshop

November 2006
Applied Improvisation Network Conference
San Francisco, CA
workshop

March 2007
American Creativity Association
Austin, TX
workshop

April 2007
CREA
Sestri Levante, Italy
workshop

April 2007
Create & Innovate
Dublin, Ireland
workshop

June 2007
Hotel of Tomorrow, a.k.a "H.O.T."
New York, NY
facilitation on sustainability

June 2007
Creative Problem Solving Institute
Callaway Gardens, GA
arts facilitation workshop & conference emcee

July 2007
San Diego Hospice
San Diego, CA
facilitation

August 2007
Notre Dame Food Service
South Bend, IN
facilitation & training retreat

September 2007
IDEA Festival
Louisville, KY
facilitation on sustainable new products with The Geek Squad and the Creative Education Foundation

September 2007
Wine Australia Innovation in Marketing Conference
San Francisco, CA
keynote & workshop

Live Podcasts Monthly
Transitions Bookplace
Chicago, IL
"Transitions Bookplace"

Each Week

Listen to "The Innovise Guys" podcast, available on iTunes and "Innovise Guys"

Innovisation Flier (PDF)


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Doug is featured...

via interview in a book by Stephen Shapiro entitled, "GOAL-FREE LIVING". (January, 2006) The book was the subject of a featured article in the November, 2005 edition of "O" Magazine. The book was an early best seller in its category on both the Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble pre-order lists.
 
   
 
Douglas J. Stevenson
All Creation
516 N. Ogden Avenue
Suite 136
Chicago, IL 60622
312-850-CRE8 (2738)
doug@allcreation.net *  AllCreation1@aol.com
www.allcreation.net

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