The Problem:

People ( and company cultures) tend to develop routines and thinking patterns that limit their ability to adapt to change. Even the phrase "think outside the box" has become trapped in a wellworn cliche box. Many people simply don't see the attitudes, behaviors, and mental models which affect their ability to grow and discover new ways of thinking.

It's Not a Question of Managing Change, but Engaging Change.

The Solution:

The Carpe Boxem® program offers a unique perspective on the thinking outside the box metaphor by challenging each participant to identify, examine and modify their mental models about life and work.

Your team will be surprised, then equipped to see their issues, problems, opportunities, and challenges with fresh eyes as they...

   re-think the box!

The Outcomes:

Key Benefits for Your Team:

• Identify Future Global Trends Affecting Your Industry
• Overcome Hidden Obstacles to Innovation
• Explore How to Profit from New and Emerging Economies
• Recognize and Evaluate Your Organizational "Boxes"
• Learn the Reasons People and Organizations Change
• Receive Powerful Innovation Tools and Resources
• Gain Practical Ways to See with "Fresh Eyes"

Program Elements:

• The 7 Secrets of Innovation™
• The Carpe Boxem® Process
• TrendStorming™
• Human Dynamics™
• Innovation Dynamics™

The Value:

When people resist change, they get stuck and miss out on the inevitable opportunities for personal and organizational growth. The effect on corporate culture and profitability can be devastatingly dramatic.

How Much Would it be Worth to Help Your Team Successfully Identify, Evaluate and Modify Their Mental Boxes?

Perfect for:

• Team Strategy and Planning Sessions
• New Company Initiatives
• Sales and Marketing Meetings
• Corporate Restructuring Events
• Staff/Board Meetings and Retreats
• Annual Company Meeting Keynote

What Participants Are Saying:

"I'll admit I was skeptical. Thinking out of the box, to me, had become a useless cliche and trite expression. John's presentation was full of fresh and original thinking. I was inspired to try to look at many things in a new way." Leo Allard, The Oklahoman

"John's style and process not only stimulated me to think about innovation at work, but also in my personal life with my family as well." Bill Baxter, BASF

"Thinking outside the box is an old slogan; John gives new life and meaning to a familiar phrase." Gordon Hill, Explorer Pipeline

"This is just what I needed to hear today - I had begun to admit to myself that my "boxes" were not working. You have challenged me to squash a few & build some new ones to use to challenge my employees to grow in their careers." Gayle Ramirez, OK DHS

"John's program was a very eye-opening experience. I never thought there could be such a myriad of ways to conduct idea generation sessions. " Jeff Niederst, Valspar

"John took some older, stale ideas & breathed new life into them. Bravo for thinking out of the box!" Harriet Ervin, TEK Systems

"Fabulous! My box has really been rocked!" Jack Smith, Johnson Controls

"John's very down-to-earth, practical tools make brainstorming an exercise anyone can effectively do. He taught us that everyone has a treasure box of ideas and showed us ways to unearth those hidden gems of creativity." Stephanie Weiss, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig

"Very helpful; packed with ideas. Can't wait to get back to work and try them out on several issues ahead of us." Patrick Jensen, AOI Corporation

Format(s):

The Carpe Boxem® program is conducted at your company location or event site, making it conducive for more team members to easily participate due to reduced travel expense. It is available in 3 basic formats - a half-day seminar, a breakout session, or a keynote speech.

Pricing:

Let's shoot straight. If you don't have a High Stakes Issue, Million Dollar Problem, and/or a Fast-Breaking Opportunity, we're probably not a good "fit" as far as a face-to-face program. Our programs are custom-designed and valuedriven, so they're not "cheap". Your investment will range from $10, 000 USD and up. Thus, if your TOPIC™ (Threat, Opportunity, Problem, Issue, Challenge) isn't significant enough for that kind of investment, we can provide other options including:

1. CyberStorming.com Website Subscription
2. Access to our Innovation Resources
3. Other Creative Options and/or Referrals

Hire Us!

Contact John Storm for a customized quotation at:

Phone: 405.321.6262
Email: cb@brainstormnetwork.com

Your RainMaker:

John Storm is The BrainStorm Expert, author of The Book on BrainStorming and creator of CyberStorming.com. His mission is to bring your ideas to Life! His expertise focuses on helping people discover, evaluate and implement their ideas. John speaks, consults and writes on the topics of change, brainstorming, marketing, and innovation. For bio information, go to www.BrainStormNetwork.com/company.html.

Related Areas of Interest:

Key Phrases: Change Management, Change Initiatives, Thought Leadership, Business Change, Corporate Change
Key Roles: Facilitator, Professional Keynote Speaker, Breakout Session Leader, Seminar Leader, Workshop Facilitator, Consultant
Key Services: Professional Facilitation, Keynote Speech, Seminar, Workshop, Retreat, Consulting Firm
Related Topics: Change, Brainstorming, Creativity, Innovation, Marketing, Idea Generation, Creative Thinking, Knowledge Management