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Stephen Shapiro

It's Time to Innovate the Way You Innovate

Stephen ShapiroĀ is an internationally recognized innovation expert with over 25 years of experience helping organizations harness creativity and drive business transformation. Beginning his career by leading a 20,000-person innovation practiceĀ at Accenture, Stephen has since become a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant on innovation and business problem-solving.

He is the author of six books on innovation, including Best Practices Are Stupid, which was named the best innovation and creativity book of 2011 by 800-CEO-READĀ (now Porchlight) and became an international #1 business bestseller. His latest book, Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems, released in March 2020, was named one of the best business books of the yearĀ by Foreword Indies Book Awards. Stephenā€™s seventh book, PIVOTAL, is set for release in 2024.

Stephen is also the creator of Personality PokerĀ®, a card game that has been used in 35 countriesĀ to build high-performing innovation teams.

With a career spanning over 50 countries, Stephen has delivered dynamic presentations at leading conferences around the globe. In 2015, he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for the top speakers worldwide.

Stephenā€™s client list includes industry giants such as Marriott, 3M, Delta Airlines, P&G, Nike, Capital One, Honda, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and NASA. His innovative work has been featured in major media outlets including Newsweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, USA Network, TLC, and ABC News.
TOPICS

Reveal Hidden Solutions to Important Opportunities. A Systematic Approach for Solving Difficult Business Problems

Innovate Where You Differentiate. Prioritize Your Innovation Investments to Maximize Impact

Innovation in a World of Uncertainty. Place Small Bets ā€Øto Win Big

Personality PokerĀ®. Creating High-Performing Innovation Teams

Innovate the Way You Innovate. Redefining Innovation that Drives High ROI

Innovation for Innovators. Creating a Pervasive Culture of Innovation
BOOKS

Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems

Best Practices Are Stupid: 40 Ways to Out-Innovate the Competition

Personality Poker: The Playing Card Tool For Driving High-Performance Teamwork and Innovation

Goal-free Living: How to Have the Life You Want NOW!

24/7 Innovation: A Blueprint For Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Change
Stephen Shapiro
PAST CLIENTS

  • Marriott
  • 3M
  • Delta Airlines
  • P&G
  • Nike
  • Capital One
  • Honda
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Microsoft
  • NASA
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