If you want to increase your creativity and innovation by up to 500%, attend this seminar and learn to apply the 4-Step Diamond Solution ProcessÔ and the KnowBrainerÒ tool.
 
 

Join Gerald "Solutionman" Haman, founder of SolutionPeople (www.SolutionPeople.com) for a one-day seminar and learn why Haman and the Thinkubator were recently recommended by FAST COMPANY (http://www.fastcompany.com/online/23/rftf.html) and American Airlines magazines, the Toronto's National Post, and in CNN Primedia's new film entitled, "Innovate! Fostering a Creative Work Environment". Come to the seminar that has gained rave reviews from recent participants from Dow Chemical, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Adidas, Kellogg, Procter & Gamble, Nestlè Foods, Motorola, Lucent Technologies, Enron, Andersen Consulting, Young & Rubicam, and General Electric. REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR BY COMPLETING THE CONVENIENT REGISTRATION FORM AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT.

UPCOMING 1-DAY CHICAGO SEMINAR DATES - 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Thurs. February 22; Tues. March 20; Wed. April 25; Thurs. May 31; Tues. June 26

KnowBrainer Trainer & Facilitator Certification: April 25-27 (Call for details)

CREATIVE CHICAGO LOCATION

"Experience" accelerated creative learning in the comfortable, casual and stimulating environment of the newly expanded Thinkubator! It's "Chicago's Most Creative Meeting Place" located at 312 N. May Street, near Oprah Winfrey's studio. If weather permits, enjoy the skyline views of Chicago from the Thinkubator's roof top sun deck!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn how to improve your brain's thinking processes to increase creativity, innovation and productivity
• Apply the proven 4-Step Diamond Solution Process and KnowBrainer tool to increase your creativity up to 500%
• Discover at least ten time-saving planning, idea generation and mental exercise techniques using the new KnowBrainer tool
• Develop breakthrough ideas for at least one real-world personal goal, project or problem
• Identify strategies and tactics to foster more creativity and innovation when facilitating teams, meetings, ideations and brainstorming sessions
• Know the "Four Skills of Highly Innovative People"

This is not your typical training seminar that is all theory, case studies and talking heads. SolutionPeople has created a "Hands-on/ Heads-on" experience that uses proven accelerated-learning and action-training strategies that insure you apply the learning to real world situations throughout the day. You will leave with a realistic "activation" plan to apply your breakthrough ideas immediately!

VALUABLE TOOLS & RESOURCES

Don't expect a traditional 3-ring binder that ends up collecting dust on your bookshelf! You will receive a THINKitÔ tool kit that includes these unique portable resources to apply what you learn:

• KnowBrainer Creativity & Innovation Tool
• Solution Planner Worksheets (4 formats, including sizes that fit in most time management systems)
• Solution Planner Microsoft WordÒ Templates
• Idea Recorder with 3x5 ThinkCardsÔ and Refill Pack
• IdeaerobicsÔ Exercise Guide
• Six Ingredients of Creativity & Innovation Guide
• Selling Creative Ideas Guide (includes the 10 Most Common Objections & 500 Most Persuasive Words)

INNOVATIVE BRAIN BASICS (8:30am - Noon)

• Solution SearchÔ Networking
• The Brain Game: Understand How You Think
• 10 Reasons Why Creativity & Innovation Are Needed
• Modelmania: Characteristics of Traditional Creativity & Innovation Models
• KnowBrainer System Overview
• The Diamond Solution Process: An Easier, Better, Faster Whole-brain Way
• Hands-on/Heads-on Diamond Solution Session (you will apply the Diamond Solution Process to your own real-world situations such as product development, project management, meeting planning, sales, marketing, advertising, etc.).

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (1:00pm - 5:00)

• Hands-on/Heads-on Diamond Solution Process Session, Steps 2-4
• Idearobics Ô; - Exercises for Your Brain
• Thinkathon Ô; - The World's Biggest Brainstorm
• Personal Goals & Action Planning
• Seminar Evaluation
• Graduation and "Brain Dance" Celebration!

TRAINER PROFILE: Gerald Haman

You will learn directly from Gerald "Solutionman" Haman, the developer of the Diamond Solution Process and KnowBrainer! Haman's mission is to "empower people to realize their full creative and innovative potential". He is the Founding Partner of SolutionPeople (formerly Creative Solutions Network), Creatician of the Thinkubator, and Director of the 700-member Innovation Network. His diverse background includes experience as an award-winning Procter & Gamble manager, Arthur Andersen researcher, author, artist, inventor, university teacher, and concert producer for Grammy award-winners.

Haman co-authored the New Product Development Handbook and his innovation research includes personally interviewing hundreds of people, including Bill Gates. He has a Masters degree in Organizational Communication and Training & Development. He has given presentations to over 100,000 people from 23 countries and has facilitated product development sessions for hundreds of groups. Haman's expertise on developing "creative work environments" is recognized throughout the world. His firm's Thinkubator is "Chicago's Most Creative Meeting Place" and he consults on workspace design to such organizations as Herman Miller and Lucent Technologies. Haman and the Thinkubator are profiled in CNN Primedia's new film entitled, "Innovate! Fostering a Creative Work Environment". Haman frequently makes appearances as his alter ego character Solutionman, who resembles Superman with a light bulb-shaped head. Solutionman's mission is to defend creativity and help people develop their full creative potential.

TUITION WITH ROI (RETURN ON IDEAS) GUARANTEE

Your investment of $750 U.S. includes the full-day seminar, breakfast, lunch, brain food breaks, and your own creative toolkit! Past participants have developed skills that ultimately saved them hundreds of hours and generated ideas worth thousands and millions of dollars. What is the likelihood that you will develop at least one idea that saves you time or generates more value than your $750 tuition? It's almost certain, based on our experience of training over 100,000 people during the past decade. However, if you are not 100% completely satisfied, SolutionPeople will refund your tuition.
 
 

SOLUTIONPEOPLE

To learn more about SolutionPeople and the products and services we offer, please feel free to visit our website at www.solutionpeople.com or phone us at 312-829-BULB (2852).

HOW TO REGISTER

SEATING IS LIMITED AT THE THINKUBATOR, SO REGISTER TODAY.

To reserve your space in this creative place, complete the Registration Form below.

SEMINAR TITLE: KnowBrainer Accelerated Innovation

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