"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
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: This is a list of other creativity professionals with whom I have worked or collaborated. A stellar bunch, I highly recommend them too --
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:
A great facility for ideation and innovation related resources in Chicago can be found by clicking to:
If you love humor, its relationship with creativity and well-being, this is a good site. I attend their conference:
Some creative luminaries & "heavyweights" I recommend include:
Edward De Bono -- He gave us concepts such as "lateral thinking" and "the six hats of creativity":
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)
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.Suite 136
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