SPEAKERS &
CONSULTANTS
As long as Roger von Oech can remember, he's been interested in ideas
and how people get them. After earning a bachelor's degree from Ohio State
in history and philosophy, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University in the
"History of Ideas," he worked for IBM where he learned two important lessons:
- You can have a great idea, but if you can't sell it, it won't get very far;
- Many people in business develop tunnel-vision and thus miss a lot of good ideas around them.
In 1977, he started his own company to stimulate creativity and innovation in business. He especially enjoys the diversity of problems and companies with which he gets involved. He's married (his wife Wendy works for his business), and has two children. His hobbies include Masters swimming and collecting old television commercials.
Topic:
Creative Thinking
Presentations are tailored to the client's needs. Past seminars include:
What
People Say About Roger von Oech
"What a technique!"
--ABC'S 20/20
"Roger von Oech has won a loyal following around the country."
--Business Week
"Roger von Oech runs laps around everyone else in the creativity consulting business."
--San Francisco Examiner
"You made a terrific impression on a group who consider themselves creatively savvy. Now we're 'whacking' at our programming and production issues with a whole new approach. And it's fun!"
--Judy McGrath, President, MTV
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Client List:
CBS Disney Gannett Hearst Clairol Clorox |
Kraft Mattel Apple Computer 3M Motorola |