We have an exciting series of teleconferences scheduled over the next few months. These calls preview topics to be covered at upcoming Innovation University meetings. The next IU meeting will be Jan. 23-26, 2001, in Palo Alto, CA, where the group will focus on the theme of "Creating the Environment for Innovation," with site visits to One Workplace, designers of corporate work space, and the Small Business Administration. To learn more about IU, contact Andrea Woodward at 805-967-4893 or e-mail staff@thinksmart.com.

These innovation teleconferences are free to anyone interested in organizational innovation.

Thurs., Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m. PST time: "Creating Your Optimal Space for Personal Creativity and Innovation" will be the topic of a free, hour-long conference call led by Jonathan Vehar of New & Improved. Jonathan will also be a featured faculty member at the Jan. 2001 IU meeting. To register for this call, write to: staff@thinksmart.com.

To register for future calls, please contact Andrea Woodward at (805) 967-4893 or e-mail: staff@thinksmart.com.