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Bain & Co. found that high-scoring companies on innovation measures have up to 50% more productivity, better employee engagement, and more effective decision-making, strategy, and execution. Innovation starts with creative thinking.

In this fun and engaging keynote based on her latest book–hailed by New York Times best-selling author Daniel Pink as a key read that will “pay off in creative dividends”–Haydon will share her best, most actionable tips to get creative thinking flowing and ready to apply on the job. Say adiós to the inertia of no, stay in perpetual prototype mode, and get a haircut at PetSmart . . . find out how doing these will help you do your best work!

To extend the learning, add a copy of The Non-Obvious Guide to Being More Creative for each attendee.

Key Takeaways:

• Collect important data to make the case to your organization why creative thinking is critical to growth and success
• Make a key mindset shift to open the way for innovation at work
• Learn powerful strategies to activate creative thinking traits today

Kathryn’s focus is to deliver the best experience for your audience. All talks are tailored to your industry and objectives, customized to appeal to attendees of any level–in business, education, and communities.

Creativity drives innovation and is one of the top thinking skills that we need to thrive in the 21st century. CEOs know this, colleges are catching on, and enlightened education environments realize that creative thinking drives the deepest, most engaged learning at all levels. Yet the data show that our creativity declines as we move through school; businesses report that this coveted skill is the second most difficult to find in potential hires.

Why do we face this decline in creative thinking? Because we are looking in the wrong places and misidentifying it when we do see it. It’s the daydreamers, rebels, and class clowns that will help us master the future! Based on Kathryn Haydon’s cutting-edge research, with stories and fascinating new insights, this talk will help you spot and support natural creative talent before you accidentally squash it–in your team members, potential hires, students, and even yourself.

Key Takeaways:

• Spot seeds of creative thinking in surprising places
• Get simple steps that support emergent creativity
• Learn to hire and nurture people with the natural innovator mindset
• Grow your own Divergent Edge

Kathryn’s focus is to deliver the best experience for your audience. All talks are tailored to your industry and objectives, customized to appeal to attendees of any level–in business, education, and communities.