Speaking About Making Ideas Happen
Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Performing Arts
2011
Here is a summary of what I talk about, who I have worked with, and some snippets...
  • Speaking About Making Ideas Happen
    Ever since the publication of Making Ideas Happen in April 2010, I've been on the road talking about the execution of ideas. I've spoken at dozens of conferences and companies, and I've enjoyed every opportunity to shift the focus from "generate more ideas" to "making ideas actually happen." 
  • What Do I Talk About?
    Great ideas only see the light of day when creative people and teams are able to get organized, harness the forces of community, and become better leaders of themselves and others. After years of research and experience organizing the creative world, my team and I have found a series of best practices common across some of the world's most productive creative people and teams.

    My book, Making Ideas Happen, is all about this topic, and my goal is to share these insights and best practices with leaders and teams across industries. 
  • Who Have I Worked With?
    I've participated in conferences, facilitated workshops, and consulted for all sorts of organizations. While most of my engagements are with companies, I have also worked with various departments in government.

    While some of my engagements are confidential, here is a running list of conferences and example clients.

    Conference Keynotes
    • TEDx Events
    • HOW Design Conference 2008, 2009, 2010
    • Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
    • SXSW Interactive 2009, 2010, 2011
    • ReThink
    • Big Omaha
    • NY Internet Week
    • NXNE Interactive
    • Creative Company Conference (Netherlands)
    • Summit Series
    • Kaospilot University
    • PLAY: Berkeley Digital Media Conference
    • Catalyst 2009, 2010, 2011
    • Echo 2011
    • The 99% Conference 2009, 2010, 2011
    • Front End of Innovation 2011
    • Mashable 2010, 2011
    • NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) 2011
    • Ideation LA 2011
    • Canvas8 & The Hospital Club, UK, 2011

    Select Consulting/Advisor Clients
    • Adidas
    • General Electric
    • Starwood Hotels & Resorts
    • Proctor & Gamble
    • Hewlett Packard
    • Colle+McVoy
    • R/GA
    • American Express
    • Salesforce.com
    • Publicis
    • Saatchi & Saatchi
    • Microsoft
    • Warner Bros.
    • Famous (Brussels, Belguim)
    • Central Intelligence Agency
    • US Department of Treasury
    • Champion Technologies

     
  • Snippets & Snapshots
  • Here's a few minutes of me talking about "avoiding the idea generation tap," from a previous 99% Conference.
  • Here's a short piece on the importance of organization - and spending time on how you organize as a creative individual or team - from a previous 99% Conference.
  • A short (And fast-paced) talk I gave for TEDxSeattle in 2010.
  • A TEDx talk in 2011 about "Creative Meritocracy" and how the creative industry can match the best talent with the best opportunity.
  • Interviews
  • A Tour of the old Behance office in 2009 and an interview about Behance's business.
  • A series of questions I answered related to the "creative team of the future" and an outlook for how creatives manage their careers online.
  • Want To Work With Me? 
    I love working with strong teams that want to optimize their performance and improve their ability to execute ideas. I've become a bit more selective these days when it comes to speaking engagements - and especially travel. However, I welcome you to get in touch with me or visit the Consulting Page on The 99% Website for more details.

    http://the99percent.com/consulting