Another FVI-Innovative Thinking Convention
Mary Palmer
Microsoft/Compaq Frontline Partnership,
and over 50 leading-edge professionals present ...
Innovative Thinking Convergence
The Conference for Both Sides of Your Brain<D>
April 9 - 12, 1995 - Santa Barbara, CA
*** A Feast for Your Left Brain:
Over 50 different sessions -- learn the latest, practical
techniques for improving innovative thinking, problem solving,
team thinking, and organizational creativity ... each session
leader will share ideas and experiences and then facilitate
a group session to discuss ways to implement the ideas in your
particular situation.
Six special interest tracks -- choose the sessions most
appropriate to your needs:
Tools & Techniques for Groups;
Personal Growth Tools & Techniques;
Creating the Innovative Environment;
Technology, Communication & Future Trends;
Marketing Innovation and Creativity;
Training and Group Facilitation.
Six Experiential Sessions -- these 2 1/2 hour sessions will
allow you to experience specific idea generation and problem
solving techniques while focusing on a real situation.
Innovative Leaders and Companies -- Four innovative leaders will
explain how they've fostered innovation in their organizations.
The most innovative companies of 1994 will be recognized and
honored for their efforts.
"Open Mike" and "Pirate" Sessions -- short, spontaneous sessions
that stimulate a broad base of idea sharing. If you have something
you want to share, there will be a time and place for you.
ITN Idea Book -- all participants will be asked to contribute
3 ideas they've used to encourage innovation and creativity.
These will be collected into a spiral bound book and given to
all participants.
Facilitated Action Plans -- take home a specific action plan
for implementing conference ideas in your organization.
Spend time with the industry's leaders including authors of
numerous books and software packages, leading consultants
and trainers, and successful corporate change masters.
:) :) :) A Wonderland for Your Right Brain:
Four Star Facility -- An enchanting, beach-front resort
(recently voted one of the country's top 20 resorts).
Guaranteed to stimulate fresh ideas and rejuvenate tired psyches.
Co-Creating -- In teams and as a network we will create a
structure, a book of ideas for improving organizational
innovation, and a travelling Innovative Thinking Mural.
We'll also plot the future of ITN, develop a curriculum
for a "world class thinking organization," and brainstorm
solutions to a major social issue.
Gifting -- Adopting the Russian tradition of showering
visitors and friends with small gifts, we will shower
each other with ideas, tips, inspiration and small gifts.
(Plan on bringing about 25 small gifts ... these can be
corporate items such as pins/pens or t-shirts, home town
specialties or anything else that represents you or your
company. Imagination should speak louder than dollars.)
Music -- Experience music as a learning aid, a relaxation
tool, and just plain fun. Bring your musical instruments
and share your talent.
Color -- Stretch your right brain with computer graphics,
watercolor, mural painting and the extravagant color of
the flower-filled, Santa Barbara coast and mountains.
Play -- In between sessions you'll have time to throw
frisbees, dance, learn to juggle, drum, create and act
in skits, or just lounge in the sun.
Door Prizes -- software, books, toys, and creative
contributions from attendees will add to the fun and excitement.
Expand Your Horizons -- explore your intuition, stretch your
metaphorical thinking, hone your visual thinking skills
and expand all seven multiple intelligences.
Discover the magic of freeing your right brain.
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Schedule of actual sessions and presenters
listed after registration information
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Registration Fees and Information:
Non-member -- $1,495
ITN member -- $1,295 (join today & save!)
General Membership - $85
Professional Membership - $125
(consultants or others with related products
or services)
Corporate Membership - $350
(5 memberships -- save $75)
Registration fee includes all conference fees, group meals
and breaks. Hotel accomodations are not included.
Registration fees are transferrable and fully refundable
if notified by March 15, 1995.
Special rates have been negotiated with the following
hotels:
Four Seasons Biltmore (where the action is)
805-969-2261
Montecito Inn (within walking distance)
800-843-2017
Mason Beach Inn (short drive for savings)
805-962-3203
Space is absolutely limited to 300 attendees ...
register early to avoid missing this incredible event!
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Innovative Thinking Convergence
Presentation Schedule
Sunday: Building Community
Opening Session: Sunday 4:00 - 10:00 -- Back Lawn, La Bella Vista, Coral Casino
Group Activity 4:00 - 5:30; Cocktails & Dinner 6:30
Keynote -- Mike Veeck: Using Creativity to Bring Fun and Fans Back to Baseball
Wrap-up of the Day
Monday: Worst Sneaker Day
Track Title Presenter
Session 1: Monday 8:30 - 10:00
Flor Breakthrough Thinking Gerry Nadler
Fond Intuition: The Forward Pass &
Slam Dunk of the Mind Anne Durrum Robinson
Jard Fostering Innovation in the Workplace: A Story Padi Selwyn
of Masks, Magic & Motivation
Loma TechnoBytes, Alice Through the Looking Glass Marlene B. Brown
Pres The Innovative Presenter: Leaps, Long Jumps Paula Statman
& Breakthroughs
Mar Brain Dominance Instrument & Team Creativity Ann Herrmann
Session 2: Monday 10:30 - 12:00
Jard Transformation Thinking: Power Thinking Tools Tim Richardson &
Joyce Wycoff
Mar Drawing as a Communication Tool Jon Pearson
Flor Innovate or Evaporate: Test & Improve Jim Higgins, Ph.D.
Your Organization's IQ (Innov. Quotient)
Pres Marketing on the Internet Phil Kratzer
Fond How to Write and Publish Your Book Dan Poynter
Loma MBTI: Psychological Typing and Creativity Marci Segal
Lunch: Monday 12:00 - 2:00 -- Coral Casino
Mini-Keynote: Jon Pearson: Drawing on Your Inventive Self
Keynote: Panel of Innovative Leaders --
Creating an Innovative Environment
Session 3: Monday 2:00 - 3:30
Loma Competing in a Chaotic World:
Strategic Implications
of Fun as an Organizing Principle Hal Bennett
Jard Taming the Lifespeed Demons -- Salli Rasberry & Padi Selwyn
Nuruturing Yourself by the Nanosecond
Flor Innovative Alliances Tamara Lufkin
Pres Presenter's Survival Kit ...
It's a Jungle Out There Lori Backer
Mar G.A.M.E.S ... (Getting Adults Michelle Deck
Motivated, Enthusiastic & Satisfied)
Session 4: Monday 4:00 - 5:30
Pres Graphic Recording Skills: Creating Christine Valenza
Your Own Visual Language
Loma Why AQ* Is More Important than IQ: Paul G. Stoltz, Ph.D.
Introducing a New Technology of Human
Performance (*Adversity Quotient)
Flor Fast Forward Your Organization -- New Rita Derbas
Rules, Roles and Rewards
Mar IdeaFisher: the Insight Neuromancer Richard J. Sojka, Ph.D.
Jard Once Upon a Time ... The Power of Jordan Ayan & Deanna Berg
Stories in Business
Evening Session: Monday 6:30 - 10:00 -- Coral Casino
Cocktails & Dinner
Keynote: Margaret Wheatley - Organizing in an Essentially
Creative Universe
Wrap-up of the Day
Tuesday: Best T-Shirt Day
Session 5: Tuesday 8:30 - 10:00
Jard Firewalking Along the Path of Quality: Mike Munn, Ph.D.
The Quest for Harmony
Loma Remembering What We Need to Learn Candace White
Pres Building the Creative Learning
Organization Alex Pattakos, Ph.D.
Mar Innovating the Future Lindsay Collier
Fond Seize the Moment! The Magic of
Public Relations Barbara Gaughen
Flor DeBono's 6 Thinking Hats Shirley Poertner
Session 6: Tuesday 10:30 - 12:00
Flor DeBono's Lateral Thinking Lynda Curtin
Fond Mind, Music & Imagery (Limit: 30) Stephanie Merritt
Jard Concurrent Learning David Fearon, Ph.D.
Mar Visual Thinking (Limit: 36) Mona Westhaver & Chuck Nakell
Pres Stalking the Wild ROI, Defining the
Bottomline of Innovation to Your
Prospects Joyce Scott
Loma Mindmapping and Radiant Learning at EDS Dave Gunby
Lunch: Tuesday 12:00 - 1:30 -- Coral Casino
Keynote: Doug Englebart - "The Best Match of Resources
and Business Improvement Processes"
Session 7: Tuesday 1:45 - 4:15
Jard Storyboarding Jerry McNellis
Flor Super Problem/Super Profits Charlie Prather
Loma ThinkTank, an Innovation Game Marian Thier
Pres Multiply Ideas Using Multiple
Intelligences Linda Garrett
Mar VisionQuest: Groupware for Innovative
Collaboration Robert Zadek
(Limit: 36)
Evening Session: Tuesday 4:30 - 10:00 -- Offsite Field Trip
Shifting Gears: a field trip to the farm, including Santa Maria-style barbeque
& hoe down
(Be prepared for a unique experience that will stimulate both sides of your
brain, all five senses and, just possibly, each of the seven multiple
intelligences.)
Wednesday: Putting It All Together
Session 8: Wednesday 8:30 - 10:00
Loma Creating Results with Mindmapping Lynne Snead
Fond Ins & Outs of Imagery: The Role
of Imagery Suzanne Merritt
in Creativity (Limit: 40)
Jard Innovation on Demand Al Fahden
Mar Systems Thinking: the Practical
Application of Michael Russer
The Fifth Discipline through Computer
Modeling & Simulation (Limit: 36)
Pres Bridging the Gap ... Bottomline
Innovation Bruce Hanna
Clients with Results
Flor Turbo-Charged Group Processes Tom Drucker
Closing Session: Wednesday 11:00 - 2:00 -- Coral Casino
Keynote: George Land -- Creativity of the Heart
Lunch
Door Prizes
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Innovative Thinking Network ...
***Innovative Thinking Convergence***
April 9-12 - Santa Barbara, CA
Joyce Wycoff E-mail: jo...@thinksmart.com
1324 State St., G-153, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-964-5363; FAX: 805-964-6383