Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) 2017: Full Schedule

JUNE 13-18, 2017 • UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO NORTH CAMPUS • BUFFALO, NEW YORK, USA
PRESENTED BY: Creative Education Foundation • Journal of Creative Behavior

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8:00am

CPSI 2017 Registration Open

Tuesday June 13, 2017 8:00am - 8:00pm
Greiner Lobby Blue Buffalo

12:00pm

LD01 Leader Awards Lunch (for Leaders and Presenters)

Enjoy lunch and celebrate our most devoted Leaders! Leaders who have taught at CPSI for 5 years will receive their 5-year pin, and we will present the newly renamed, Katherine (Kitty) O. Heusner Service and Commitment Award for Leaders who have led for 15 years. We will also present the Distinguished Leader Award whose recipient has been nominated and selected by the CEF Community by majority vote.

Tuesday June 13, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm
C3

Leaders Day

12:00pm

Lunch (for Participants)

Tuesday June 13, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

2:00pm

LD02 Program Planning Time for Leaders and Presenters

Tuesday June 13, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TBA

Leaders Day

3:00pm

LD03 Leader Orientation

Join CEF Board Chair Duane Wilson, CEF Executive Director Beth Miller, and CPSI Director Steve Dahlberg for important CPSI information and updates about the Creative Education Foundation.

Leaders/Presenters

Steven Dahlberg

Director, Creative Problem Solving Institute, Creative Education Foundation

Steven Dahlberg has more than 25 years of experience collaborating with diverse experts from around the world to help people better understand how to tap into and apply both individual and collective creative thinking. He founded and directs the International Centre for Creativity and Imagination, and was a founding board member of the National Creativity Network. Dahlberg developed and taught undergraduate and graduate creativity courses and seminars for the University of Connecticut, Yale University, Post University, Rhode Island College, and Saint... Read More →

Beth Miller

Executive Director, Creative Education Foundation

Beth Miller is a 10-year veteran in nonprofit management and fundraising. She embraces continued education and recently completed fellowships with Third Sector New England and the UMass Boston Center for Collaborative Leadership Emerging Leaders Program. Miller served as a senior leader at the Boston Debate League, The Mark Twain House... Read More →

Duane Wilson

Indiana, United States, Notre Dame

Duane Wilson is a seasoned organizational leader, specializing in innovation and creativity initiatives. He helps organizations build problem-solving capability to foster collaborative solutions. As program director of the Office of Continuous Improvement at the University of Not... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm
KCT

Leaders Day

4:00pm

LD04 Program Planning Time for Leaders and Presenters

Tuesday June 13, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm
TBA

Leaders Day

4:30pm

SPEC01 First-Timer Orientation

If this is your first time attending CPSI, come to First-Timer Orientation to hear about what to expect at CPSI and to get the insider scoop on how to make the most of your week. All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday June 13, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KCT

Special Event

5:00pm

Dinner

Tuesday June 13, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

5:30pm

YW01 YouthWise Orientation for Parents and Youth

Leaders/Presenters

John Frederick

New York, United States, Daemen College

As founder of the Center for Executive Leadership and Change at Daemen College in Amherst, New York, John S. Frederick developed and teaches in the innovative Master of Science program. A past board member and graduate of Leadership Buffalo, Frederick chaired the organizational i... Read More →

Judy Reid

Arizona, United States, Paradise Valley School District

Judy Reid teaches, designs and oversees educational programs. She has done training, served on district-wide leadership teams, and has presented at both national and international conferences. With a master's in curriculum and instruction, Reid is interested in research. She embr... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dining Hall

YouthWise

5:30pm

SPEC02 The FOLDING Project

Join our Wednesday-night Spotlight performers for an interactive, informal experience during the dinner break. FOLDING is an exploration using folding paper to investigate notions of leadership, leading and following, seeing the whole and your contribution to a creation process. FOLDING is:

A movement experience.
A simple movement exploration … that uses just your hands.
A cannot-fail experience that creates beautiful, small after images.

Leaders/Presenters

Joanna Mendl Shaw

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

JoAnna Mendl Shaw has been making works for stage and for rural and urban landscapes since the 1980’s. She is the Artistic Director of The Equus Projects, a dance company known for its site-specific performance works for dancers and horses and for the innovative choreographic s... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm
C3

Special Event, Process; Tools and Techniques

7:30pm

KS01 CPSI OPENING CEREMONY & KEYNOTE: Art is Ripping Your Guts Out and Putting Them on the Table

CPSI OPENING CEREMONY
Join Donna Luther, along with the Creative Education Foundation's Beth Miller and Steven Dahlberg to kickoff CPSI 2017!

CPSI 2017 KEYNOTE: STEVE STOCKMAN
To consumers, art “things” magically appear. You watch them on your iPhone or have Amazon ship them to you or buy tickets to them. But to its creator, art is not a “thing,” it’s an act – an immersive process, requiring personal risk and exposure at every step. This is why there are more accountants than novelists – it’s scary to commit to your own creative vision. Much easier to prioritize something like making money, shopping or cleaning your office — again. In this preview of the book he’s now struggling to write, Steve Stockman defines the process this way: Art is ripping your guts out and putting them on the table.
You’ll learn:
• Why making art is miserable and painful and why people do it anyway (which is only sometimes because they’re totally unqualified for other work).
• How creating art is related to – but not the same as – the Creative Problem Solving process.
• And why discovering where disaster lurks is the secret to becoming the artist you want to be.

Leaders/Presenters

Steven Dahlberg

Director, Creative Problem Solving Institute, Creative Education Foundation

Donna Milani Luther

Massachusetts, United States, Inly School

An arts and creativity educator for more than 30 years, Donna Milani Luther is head of Inly School, a co-educational independent day school in Massachusetts for students ages two to 14. She has taught courses and led programs for more than 30 years for the Creative Education Foun... Read More →

Beth Miller

Executive Director, Creative Education Foundation

Steve Stockman

California, United States, Custom Productions, Inc.

Steve Stockman is president of LA-based Custom Productions, and a producer, writer and director of over 200 commercials, web series, short films, music videos, and TV shows. He is also a partner in Right Side Blind Productions, a television development company partnership with iHeart... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
KCT

Keynote/Spotlight

9:30pm

Quiet Pub and Pub Hub

Tuesday June 13, 2017 9:30pm - Wednesday June 14, 2017 12:00am
Perks Coffee / The Hub

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:00am

Breakfast

Wednesday June 14, 2017 7:00am - 8:30am
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

8:00am

SPEC03 AM Amp

Get AMPED for your day at AM Amp! Start your morning with inspiration, focus, and intention. This is the only place to get your free, daily AMPLIFY bracelet – it’s fast, it’s fulfilling, and it gets you ready for a full day of amplification!

Leaders/Presenters

Donna Milani Luther

Massachusetts, United States, Inly School

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:00am - 8:15am
Hub Quad

Special Event

8:30am

SP01 The Creative Problem Solving Process in One Day – Powered by Your Own Style

Experience new skills in the innovation process: Finding, defining and solving important problems and opportunities collaboratively with consensus and commitment to implement. "Simplexity Thinking" is simple, experiential and inclusive. Globally applied to tackle complex situations, Simplexity has transformed organizations into a "How might we?" culture. Several real-world application examples build understanding of how the process works. Opportunities are provided to share different experiences and ideas about own real-world problems. Learn from each other, and walk away with fresh insights to apply immediately. "Powered by your own style" means discovering your own Creative Problem Solving profile to help you and your team become better problem solvers. Personal insights enable customizing the process to make it more effective. Immersed in a safe learning environment, you will receive expert coaching to deepen the experience and maximize the impact. You will experience a facilitated Creative Problem Solving process with interconnected skills and tools. You will learn:
• Individual and group innovation skills at a concrete, person-to-person level.
• How to work in teams in a more inclusive, faster and innovative way.
• The art and science of Creative Problem Solving.
• Your own unique problem solving style and how to effectively work with other styles.
• How to better understand, define and uniquely solve your own real work problems.
• How to better implement innovative solutions.

Leaders/Presenters

Min Basadur

Ontario, Canada, Basadur Applied Creativity

Experiencing CPSI in 1971, Min Basadur became a lifelong friend and colleague of Sid Parnes, developing Sid’s research and teachings into real-world application. At Procter & Gamble, Basadur created a corporate-wide applied creativity consulting practice that continues to thriv... Read More →

Richard Perez

Ohio, United States, Procter & Gamble

Richard Perez is an accomplished product innovator with a 25-year career at Procter & Gamble. He’s led cross-functional teams in new product development, engineering, marketing, and launch in North America, Latin America and China. Perez currently leads Procter & Gamble’s int... Read More →

Shannon Wagers

Innovation Guide and Creativity Coach, Procter and Gamble

Shannon Wagers is a consumer products professional with decades of experience in creating winning products, including Tide, Olay, Old Spice, and Gillette. He is a graduate of Miami University (OH) with a bachelor’s in chemistry. He was awarded his first patent in 2005, and has... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fargo Entertainment Lounge 261

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP02 Amplify Your Creative Potential Through Journaling

You will be immersed in the essential energy of journaling• self-reflection to identify and overcome barriers and design the path to your greatest future. Your guides will share journalers through history and insights from their years of personal journaling experience. You will:
• Interact with several tools and techniques to find the journaling method that is most meaningful to you.
• Discover how to build a habit of nurturing self-reflection.
• Have lots of journaling time to get you started.
• Plan an approach to journaling throughout CPSI.
• Have the opportunity to connect during and toward the end of CPSI to review your journaling experience.
• Be invited to join a creativity journaling practitioners community on social media to share techniques, stories and examples during and after CPSI.

Leaders/Presenters

Anthony Billoni

New York, United States, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

By leading with deliberate creativity, Anthony Billoni currently creates results-oriented capacity-building, marketing, and advocacy programs for Tobacco-Free Western New York at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. During the past 30 years, he has done the same for the Creative Educat... Read More →

Deborah Madelaine

United Arab Emirates, Mars GCC

Deborah Madelaine is a French citizen living in Dubai where she works for Mars as a senior packaging innovation scientist. She has been an active creativity practitioner for the last decade and recently released a book, You’ve Got This, to help people unlock their creative conf... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fargo Game Lounge 262

Spark, Personal Growth

8:30am

SP03 What's Your Shoe Size: Promoting Empathy in All Participants

Empathy is the foundation of what we do. Whether we are conducting workshops with facilitators, teachers, consultants or others, we assume that our participants understand how to empathize in order for the groups to effectively design, problem solve, play, interact and build "what ifs." Yet, are we assuming too much? Are our expectations too high? Are we, as workshop presenters, taking the notion of empathy too lightly by assuming it is an universal experience? You will:
• Discover how we, as facilitators, consultants and educators might ensure that our colleagues, clients and students truly embody an empathetic position and mindset leading to greater awareness, compassion, understanding, equity and socially-conscious action.
• Use visual arts, movement, music, poetry and drama strategies and activities to learn how engage, empower and energize any group toward a dynamic, full-body exploration of an empathetic mindset.
• Gain a toolkit of activities you can use as brief, progressive lead-ins or more-prolonged backdrops to your own work to ensure that empathy is not only understood but experienced within the bodies and minds of your participants.

Leaders/Presenters

Christine Boyko-Head

Ontario, Canada, Mohawk College

Christine Boyko-Head is an interdisciplinary educator, writer and advocate for arts-integration and creativity in higher education. While getting her doctorate at McMaster University in English literature, she used her driver-thinking preference by co-founding Parnassus Theatre... Read More →

Glenys McQueen-Fuentes

Ontario, Canada, DramaSound Projects

Glenys McQueen-Fuentes is a movement-based consultant, leadership trainer, educator, theater and visual performance director/developer/polisher. She was a founding member of Theatre Action, Auckland, New Zealand, followed by a decade in Mexico City, with el Centro Universitario d... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner LG3

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP05 Master the Inside Moves of CPS Facilitaiton

Do you want to make your facilitation sessions smooth and seamless? Do you occasionally miss the transitions in the process? Are you stressed before your facilitation sessions, anxious as you work through it and exhausted at the end? Do you want to move confidently through the Creative Problem Solving process so you can consistently produce breakthroughs for your clients, become more at ease in your facilitation sessions, or just up your facilitation game? In this highly interactive session, you will experience, practice and explore the inside moves that make the CPS process flow smoothly and with efficiency. Whether you are a beginning or advanced facilitator, you will:
• Learn how to improve your skills in facilitating the CPS process.
• Apply these skills to your own facilitation challenges and issues that you bring to the session.
• Experience how to smoothly and confidently transition from one stage to the next in the CPS process.
• Learn how to talk less and accomplish more in your session.
• Apply several tried-and-true, all-purpose CPS techniques that work 98% of the time.

Leaders/Presenters

Roger Firestien

New York, United States, ICSC SUNY Buffalo State

Roger Firestien is the senior faculty member at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY Buffalo State. Firestien is one of the most-experienced, skilled and knowledgeable facilitators of the Creative Problem Solving process. He has been called the gold standard... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner LG2

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP06 Amplify Change by Overcoming Your Immunity

Developmentally sensitive coaching and teaching strengthen our capacities to embrace the challenges of leadership and provide support for those we lead. Immunity to Change (ITC) is a powerful, learning-oriented approach for unleashing the potential of individuals, organizations and communities, and is a complement to the Creative Problem Solving process. You will work on getting better at something that is important to you, by engaging with Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey's ITC process. Do you have a personal improvement goal that has proven resistant to your sincerest intentions, smartest plans, and best efforts? Did you make a New Year's resolution for 2017 that hasn't quite come to pass? Move toward taking action to change your life in a meaningful way. You will:
• Learn the Immunity to Change (ITC) process.
• Distinguish technical and adaptive challenges.
• Identify a personal improvement goal that has proven resistant to change, competing commitments, and big assumptions.
• Apply the ITC Mapping process to begin closing the gap between good intentions and behaviors.
• Explore how the ITC Coaching Arc can help you overcome your immunity.
• Explore how to extend the ITC process and developmental theory to teams and organizations.

Leaders/Presenters

Diane Foucar-Szocki

Virginia, United States, James Madison University

Diane Foucar-Szocki, (CEF Distinguished Leader and ICCS graduate, professor of adult education and human resource development at James Madison University), attends CPSI this year primarily as a Minds at Work-certified Immunity to Change coach. Developmentally sensitive coaching a... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner C134

Spark, Mash-Up

8:30am

SP07 Deep CPS, Theory U and YoU: Developing Your Creative Leadership

Come and experience the intersection of two great creative processes• Osborn-Parnes' Creative Problem Solving process and Otto Scharmer's Theory U "Leading from the Emerging Future" concepts. This dynamic and experiential session explores how Theory U interfaces with CPS to increase your creative leadership capacity. Discover how the three main principles of Theory U – Open Mind, Open Heart and Open Will – enrich and complement the CPS experience.Theory U is an awareness-based leadership process that invites us to reflect on and cultivate our strengths while simultaneously asking us to address our internal resistors of judgment, cynicism and fear. This process shifts us to clear thought, heightened emotional intelligence and courageous action, while increasing our capacity to lead positive individual, team
and community system change. Using the arts with reflective and interactive team activities, you will discover tools to amplify your curiosity,
compassion and courage and launch you toward your emerging future! You will:
• Expand your knowledge about Theory U, creating a synergistic relationship to Deep CPS Practice.
• Apply Deep CPS concepts and leadership practices personally and/or professionally.
• Learn Theory U strategies and the CPS process tools to kick-start a future theory YoU.

Leaders/Presenters

Joette Field

New York, United States, Daemen College

Joette Field's passion for creativity and educational emergence lies deep. As a part of Dr. Sidney J. Parnes’ Research Study, and as a pioneer for developing the Masters of Science in Creative Studies at Buffalo State, she continues to research and facilitate the multi-faceted... Read More →

John Frederick

New York, United States, Daemen College

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Porter Study Lounge

Spark, Personal Growth

8:30am

SP08 Revitalizing Creativity to Envision Raising Creative Thinkers

Join us on fascinating imaginary journeys connecting with creativity through a presentation of original inspiring paintings blended with heartwarming poetry. Come to take a glimpse into children's creative minds, which are colorful and rich with associations, bright insights and ideas. Practice Explore, Experience, Examine, Elevate and Express• Michelle's out-of-the-box interdisciplinary educating strategy that will help you facilitate young people's creativity through arts, nature, science and environment. Draw a vision for your children, grandchildren or students in order to guide their creative potential towards fulfillment. Come to become the kind of educator children need for thriving in the future world, directing their creativity towards positive productivity with a humane approach for life, empathy, joyfulness and optimism. Since children's creativity is stifled by education, much of their potential remains unknown. Eventually computers will become creative, too. Let's explore and amplify human creativity beforehand. You will:
• Step into the roles of the 21st century mentoring educator.
• Learn to identify individual creative potential and direct it towards fulfillment.
• Be equipped with practical tools for fostering children's and youth's creative thinking and other 21st century skills like communication, conflict managing and open-mindedness.

Leaders/Presenters

Michelle Korenfeld

Manager, Raising Creative Thinkers

Michelle Korenfeld is a lifelong creativity educator, author, poet and painter, offering a unique interdisciplinary method of fostering creative thinking and appreciation for nature, environment, science and art. Her mission is to provide all children with the kind of education s... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner LG5

Spark, Education

8:30am

SP09 Amplifying CPS Through Drawing, Painting, Model Building and Sculpting

Come and use hands-on craft skills and art-making experiences to express your ideas in the context of creatively solving problems. While today's current technology provides access to huge amounts of data, it falls short in its ability to quickly and economically manipulate two- and three-dimensional objects. Our prehistoric ancestors, in contrast, basically moved to become modern through the hands-on use of materials to create inventions. This may soon become a lost art. In this session, recover some of this for yourself. Beyond the playtime, arts and crafts provide another language to enable Creative Problem Solving. This visual and tactile aspect amplifies the linguistic understanding of a problem and provides a gateway to explore solutions non-verbally. You will:
• Apply visual techniques through all steps of the CPS process.
• Integrate art and craft techniques to create strong and effective presentations.
• Create multi-view drawings.

Leaders/Presenters

Craig Kosinski

Corporate/Museum Creativity Consultant

Craig Kosinski started building models at seven years old. He was one of the first graduates of the master’s program in creative studies at Buffalo State College,and later earned another master’s in arts management from the University at Buffalo. His early-career contribution... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner B120

Spark, The Arts

8:30am

SP10 Strategic Problem Solving: A Kinetic Experience in Physical Listening

Discover strategies for entering kinetic dialogue with others, which focus on our untapped capacity for observing, attending and responding to the environment and other moving bodies via tactile, visual and auditory investigation. We begin with exploring attending, observing and strategic decision-making via processes used by groups ranging from performers to the Naval War College. This approach nudges aside assumptions, accesses unexpected choices, and asks us to consider our accountability for making choices. We explore the politics of choice-making as creative individuals. You will:
• Engage in a process of personal discovery about creativity, communication and decision making.
• Gain new skill sets and strategies that will enhance your creativity.
• Engage in evocative dialogue and reflection to apply the concepts and learning experienced in this workshop.
Movers of all ages and abilities are welcome. This workshop is led by one of the CPSI 2017 Spotlight presenters.

Leaders/Presenters

Ellie Van Bever

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Ellie van Bever graduated from American University with a degree in Political Science in 2013. Upon graduation she joined Christopher K. Morgan and Artists in Washington DC. Since moving to New York she has performed with Thea Little, AnA Collaborations, and SagaDance Company.

Meredith Clemons

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Meredith Clemons is a Brooklyn, NY based performing artist. She earned her BA in dance performance from Muhlenberg College where she was able to perform works by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, and Dorell Martin. Meredith spent a semester study... Read More →

Raymond Hinds

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

A graduate of the Ailey Fordham BFA program, after graduation Raymond Hinds spent a year in the Graham Second Company. He began working with The Equus Projects in March and is exciting to be on his first tour with the company.

Deb Maciel

Performer, The Equus Projects

Debbie is a freelance artist born in Miami, FL and based in Brooklyn, NY – dabbling in dance, theatre, choreography, writing, and visual arts. After receiving her BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Florida and Jerusalem Academy of Music & Dance, Debbie toured her native FL with long time collaborator Shannon Healey performing their site-specific show Bubble Dance before setting her sights on NY. Debbie has worked and studied with Nita Little, Neta Pulvermacher, Tzveta Kassabova, Alexander Alexandrov, Aia Israel, Ann Liv Young and many other voices of dance... Read More →

Joanna Mendl Shaw

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
KCT

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP11 AMP It and HACK It: Large Events and Angry Crowds Made Easy

There is an increasing trend for AMPlified events – such as national-level summits, public comment meetings, town hall meetings, conferences, and other large-gathering events. Yet, such events can be extremely challenging due to the large numbers of participants, contentious issues, passionate opinions, outsized egos, etc. So how does one AMPlify, plan, and handle such events? By HACKING them creatively. Join an experienced designer/facilitator of AMPed events to:
• Discover examples ofand the breadth of opportunity for large Amped-up events.
• Learn best practices, tools, techniques and tips that work – and some that don't.
• Practice in a role-play mode using these best practices.
• Share your success stories, your horror stories and your best practices, too.

Leaders/Presenters

Bill Olsen

Lead Guide, Olsen Innovations

Bill Olsen is a globally ranked professional facilitator, trainer, team builder, and speaker focused on delivering accelerated results through creative thinking and Creative Problem Solving. He has a reputation for delivering dynamic workshops, tangible outcomes and strong consen... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner C135

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP12 Deep Dive Disruption: Find Your Wavelength

Personal Disruption is not just a novel concept leading to greater fulfillment and creativity, but rather a necessity in 2017 and into the future. Driven by the exponential growth of technology, the world is full of unpredictability and an increasing pace of life that leaves a feeling of insecurity and instability. Even though life sometimes feels like a tsunami that is uncontrollable, overwhelming and unstoppable, there are ways to navigate this storm. While people have surfed oceans for decades, in this session we will take you on a unique surf trip, learning to ride and master your biggest waves. Disruption is about choice. You will either be a disruptor, be disrupted or in denial. What's it going to be for you? You will:
• Identify roadblocks in all aspects of your life.
• Practice and learn tools, techniques and exercises that can amplify growth.
• Develop a master plan and first set of action items for the following weeks.

Leaders/Presenters

TJ Postman

Founder, Fresh Perspective Initiative

Steve Ralph

Creative Leadership Coach

Steve Ralph Jr is passionate about catalyzing ingenuity in those he comes into contact with. As a professor at Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, he teaches courses in creativity and innovation. He is a Creative Problem Solving facilitator and a coach, with training from Coaches Training Institute... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner LG4

Spark, Personal Growth

8:30am

SP14 Introduction to LEGO Serious Play Methods and Materials

Are you looking for new tools to help people innovate? This workshop is hard fun and could be just what you need. This is a facilitated thinking and communications technique. It draws on extensive research from the field of business, organization development, psychology and learning. Using hand-brain knowledge, this process helps teams surface information, explore ideas, create better options, develop deeper knowledge and identify solutions faster with 100% engagement. You will both experience the flow of being a client, and also debrief from a facilitator's perspective. The room has two areas, the play table for experience, and the theory area for facilitation debrief. You will:
• Add LEGO bricks and directives to your workshops to improve engagement.
• Apply a five-step processes to improve communication.
• Identify when LEGO Serious Play can be most useful.
• Supplement your creative program.
• Avoid conversational roundabouts.
• Use flow theory and underlying neuroscience principles that make this so powerful and memorable.
• Facilitate and explore ideas on a deeper level using this fun tool.
Space is limited; this day counts toward full certification in LEGO Serious Play.

Leaders/Presenters

Jacqueline Smith

British Columbia, Canada, Strategic Play

Jacqueline Lloyd Smith worked as a licensed partner with the LEGO Group in Denmark, where she was trained, and then became a trainer for the company in the method of LEGO Serious Play. In 2007, she received the LEGO Serious Play methods Business Growth Award from the Play for Bus... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner B118

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP15 The Arts Take Center Stage to Amplify CPS

Creative Problem Solving is a process that is learned through repeated, guided experiences. The curriculum content may be set; however, the learning strategies and process are ours. If students learn to use their intellectual curiosity, they can learn curriculum content simultaneously. The arts amplify CPS through engaging eyes, ears, bodies, and story. Discover arts-integrated strategies through CPS process to deliver any curriculum content. Explore one or two large ideas, such as amplification or intensity through music, visual art, dance and drama/storytelling. Learn how the arts represent ways of knowing, which artistic processes are ideally suited for CPS tasks, and ways to use the arts to amplify problem solving and concept development. You will:
• Discover the relationship between different ways of knowing and the arts disciplines of music, visual art, dance, and drama.
• Identify the artistic processes of creating, performing, responding and connecting, and compare them to characteristics of CPS.
• Experience and learn arts-integration strategies through which to engage learners and explore/deliver curriculum content.

Leaders/Presenters

Susan Snyder

Florida, United States, arts education IDEAS

Susan (Sue) Snyder is a consultant in educational change, arts-integrated curriculum, creativity and inventive thinking skills, and developmentally appropriate educational designs that build intellectual curiosity, self-reliance, flexibly literate individuals, collaborative capac... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Richmond Aerobics

Spark, Education

8:30am

SP16 Innovate with Stories

Mission Impossible music plays as a man, wearing a trench coat with an upturned collar and low-brimmed Fedora hat, slinks into the team retreat and leaves a briefcase at the front of the conference room. A few minutes later, the Project Leader walks into the room and, after some furtive glances to the right and left, carefully opens the brief case. A tape recording begins: "Good Morning, Mr. Leader. We face a serious situation, which requires the Mission Impossible Innovation Team." Stories add interest and intrigue to innovation, Creative Problem Solving, and strategic planning sessions. This session is designed to help business leaders and consultants in innovation and change management incorporate stories, storytelling and story listening into their work as agents of change. It will provide practical tools and techniques to enable the use of stories in the CPS process. You will use story-based activities to:
• Deepen insights and build empathy.
• Help a team develop a shared vision.
• Spark the flow of ideas during ideation.
• Frame strategies in story structures.
• Pitch winning ideas.

Leaders/Presenters

Mimi Sherlock

New Jersey, United States, IFF

Mimi Sherlock is founder and president of Sherlock Creative Thinking, based in Allenhurst, New Jersey. She has more than 23 years of experience in the consumer product space, both from the supplier side and finished goods perspective. Sherlock has formal training in sensory and c... Read More →

Jean Storlie

Minnesota, United States, Storlietelling LLC

Jean Storlie designs and facilitates processes to help business teams collaborate in solving strategic, technical, health, innovation, and communication challenges. Story-based exercises are infused into Creative Problem Solving to deepen insights, create empathy, spark the flow... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Mildred Blake Center

Spark, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

SP17 Using Photographic Composition and Poetic Form to Amplify Expression and Discovery

Imagine a world saturated with beautiful photos and inspiring poetry. This workshop invites you to create such a world. We are going to explore traditional and non-traditional guidelines for composition in photography by looking at photographic gurus whose photos leave a lasting impression. We will discuss compositional considerations and highlight those that seem to be the most effective in intensifying a photo's beauty. We will also look at photos that amplified their effect by challenging compositional assumptions and photographic norms. After that inspiration, we will then take some time to compose and take beautiful photos around the University at Buffalo campus. After sharing, some digital editing, and creating a gallery of marvelous images, we will shift to sharing and discussing poetic form. We will become familiar with several poems and their poetic forms. Using these poetic forms and our collaborative skills, we will author some new poems. We will create a beautiful gallery of photos and poems so that each person can select and share a poem and a photo that synergistically go together. You will:
• Learn photographic and poetic compositional guidelines.
• Create photos and poems with composition in mind.
• Use creativity to evoke or challenge traditional composition guidelines.

Leaders/Presenters

Cheryl Nee-Gieringer

Oregon, United States, Worksystems

Cheryl Nee-Gieringer is a communication professional with a passion for understanding the relationship between communication and creativity. She has a background in training program development, marketing, and organizational development. At Worksystems, a Portland-based nonprofit... Read More →

Mary Ellyn Vicksta

Wisconsin, United States, Vicksta Innovative Practices LLC

Mary Ellyn Vicksta specializes in creativity training, creativity workshops, team building, and team development. She is a seasoned facilitator who is trained in Creative Problem Solving and certified in Edward deBono thinking tools. Lately, she has been exploring online collabor... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - 5:00pm
Greiner B116

Spark, The Arts

8:30am

YouthWise

CEF YouthWise: A creativity conference for kids and teens, aged 8 to 17 – AND their parents. The Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) is not just for adults. Make it a family affair! Bring your kids, your grandkids, your nieces and nephews, even your neighbor’s kids (remember to bring the neighbor, too!) – and share the gift of creativity with them. CEF YouthWise empowers young people to become the creative leaders of the future.

Leaders/Presenters

Lynn Frankel

Creativity and Education Consultant

Lynn Frankel is a retired school principal from a large suburban district in New Jersey. Her educational experience includes staff development for teachers, mentorship, and instructional strategies. She is an experienced facilitator at CPSI. Today, Frankel lives in Naples, Florid... Read More →

John Frederick

New York, United States, Daemen College

Michelle Korenfeld

Manager, Raising Creative Thinkers

Renee Paser-Paull

New York, United States, Soaring Pathways

Renee Paser-Paull has been attending CPSI for 17 years and has been a leader for 11 of those years. She is the founder of Soaring Pathways, with a mission to transform trauma survivors into thrivers. She uses her own personal experiences and insight, along with her degrees in ear... Read More →

Judy Reid

Arizona, United States, Paradise Valley School District

Carolina (Lola) Schnapp

Teacher

Carolina Schnapp comes from a diverse background, starting as an artist, then a cook, and then finding her way inside the classroom. She believes in providing kids with the best learning experiences so they can develop their potential and become happy and fulfilled human beings... Read More →

Pam Simmeth

New York, United States, Erie Community College

Pam Simmeth is an associate professor at Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York, and an adjunct professor at SUNY-Buffalo State. She weaves creative problem skills, Torrance’s Incubation Model, and FourSight into the curriculum for many courses. In recognition of her outst... Read More →

Janet Zanutto

Manager, Experiential Learning, Brock University

Janet Zanutto’s introduction to Creative Problem Solving as a child came through a specialized school program in southern Ontario that based its entire pedagogy on CPS. After the completion of this early education, she struggled to gain a foothold in a traditional system of sch... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30am - Sunday June 18, 2017 10:00am
Richmond Dining; and Perks

YouthWise

10:00am

Coffee Break

Wednesday June 14, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

11:30am

Lunch: Staggered Schedule by Program

Lunch is one hour with staggered starting times by programs:

SP01-SP07: Head to lunch between 11:30 and 11:45.
SP08-SP17: Head to lunch between 12:15 and 12:30.

Wednesday June 14, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

3:00pm

Incubation Break

Wednesday June 14, 2017 3:00pm - 3:30pm
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

5:00pm

Dinner + Incubation/Art

Wednesday June 14, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:00pm

KS02 SPOTLIGHT: Improv, Robots and Monsters: The Art of Letting Go

In this highly interactive and experiential session, artist and improviser Gary Hirsch will explore the power of co-creation and how letting go of an idea can be one of your most powerful and surprising creative acts. You will gain hands-on experience in collaborative behaviors – such as Noticing More, Letting Go, and Using Everything – that you can apply to any creative endeavor.

Leaders/Presenters

Gary Hirsch

Oregon, United States, On Your Feet

Gary's work is a mash-up of visual arts, improvisation and business. He is the co-founder of On Your Feet, a pioneer in the field of applied improvisation helping organizations such as Nike, Disney, Apple and others generate new ideas, collaborate, engage audiences and walk their talk ... all while having a ridiculously good time. Gary is also a visual artist and the creator of... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm
KCT

Keynote/Spotlight

7:00pm

KS03 SPOTLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND DIALOGUE: The Breaking Ring

The Breaking Ring frames the lively process of listening and decision-making in a work that exposes the creation process unfolding in real time.

The Breaking Ring takes place inside a 16’ x 22’ space, delineated by white picket fencing. The audience surrounds this enclosure, witnessing at close range, four performers taking a deep dive into physical listening and visceral decision-making, crafting small dances in real time.

The physical listening and decision-making process embedded inside this work is based on The Equus Projects’ inter-species performance works with horses – where listening, leadership, negotiation and adaptability play out with very real consequences. In The Breaking Ring we sense the same high stakes: The performers are deeply committed to listening and responding to kinetic situations that demand immediate, honest engagement and accountability.

The progression of visceral duets evolves into a format that playfully allows for two spectators to enter the performance, their movement decisions deftly woven into the theatrical trajectory.

The Breaking Ring playfully moves beyond traditional notions of dance and performance,
enticing viewers to experience the creative process along with the performers and embracing the possibility that an audience can indeed be both a spectator and active participant.

The performance will be followed by a dialogue with The Equus Projects’ Creative Director JoAnna Mendl Shaw, the performers, and Gary Hirsch.

Leaders/Presenters

Ellie Van Bever

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Meredith Clemons

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Steven Dahlberg

Director, Creative Problem Solving Institute, Creative Education Foundation

Raymond Hinds

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Gary Hirsch

Oregon, United States, On Your Feet

Deb Maciel

Performer, The Equus Projects

Joanna Mendl Shaw

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Wednesday June 14, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm
KCT

Keynote/Spotlight

9:30pm

NF100s Night Flights

Do you have a new workshop that you are figuring out? Are you passionate about a hobby you think the community will appreciate? Present a Night Flight. All CPSI participants are welcome to schedule and lead a Night Flight – don’t be shy!

Leaders/Presenters

Bonnie McKee

Night Flights Coordinator, Creative Problem Solving Institute

Bonnie McKee is a creativity and innovation facilitator, trainer, and change agent helping corporate teams and individuals harness their creative potential. She’s worked for more than 20 years with multinational companies in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdomto de... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Greiner Parnes & Noller Bookstore

Night Flights, Mash-Up

9:30pm

Quiet Pub and Pub Hub

Wednesday June 14, 2017 9:30pm - Thursday June 15, 2017 12:00am
Perks Coffee / The Hub

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:00am

Breakfast

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:00am - 8:30am
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

8:00am

SPEC04 AM Amp

Leaders/Presenters

Donna Milani Luther

Massachusetts, United States, Inly School

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:00am - 8:15am
Hub Quad

Special Event

8:30am

EXT0101 Reinventing Social Invention

When we think about inventions, the clever object often comes to mind. Social inventions differ from these clever objects in that they organize people into functional groups, whether these inventions are formal or informal. They can be as simple as a Little League baseball team, or as complex as General Motors or the Catholic Church. Not to be left behind, Clever Object Inventions often help define the social invention. For example, the ball, glove and bat are iconic enough to have strong associations to the game of baseball. In fact, all artifacts refer back to a social invention. What if we made new connections between diverse artifacts? What sorts of social inventions would we be describing? Does this give us an ability to modify social contracts? You will:
• Explore the phenomenon, history and structure of social inventions.
• Identify social inventions by the artifacts that define them.
• Apply diagrams to describe the organization of social inventions.

Leaders/Presenters

Craig Kosinski

Corporate/Museum Creativity Consultant

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B120

Main Track, Mash-Up

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0102 Creative Conflict TKO

When you hear the word "conflict," do you immediately think of the word resolution? Why is it that we are instinctively drawn to trying to avoid and resolve conflict, when research shows us that the right types of conflict are key to being more creative and producing better ideas? As a species we are not comfortable with conflict, but as creative evangelists it is our job to encourage it when it is appropriate. This will help you understand the roots and types of conflict, your personal conflict styles, and give you some simple rules to successfully build conflict confidence (as well as some tips to cool things down when it gets too hot). We will break down the essential components of positive conflict into easily accessible and fun techniques, transforming you into a creative conflict master. You will:
• Understand which types of conflict can accelerate your team’s creative output and what will kill it.
• Learn tools and techniques that can be applied to generate healthy conflict and cool it off when it goes too far.
• Discover your own and others’ personal conflict style – and when to try to borrow another approach.

Leaders/Presenters

Paul Fleming

Ontario, Canada, Combustion Creativity

Paul Fleming’s day jobs give him a unique perspective on the working world. As the VP of Fuel with Combustion, a world-conquering, butt-kicking learning and development company, he works with clients to develop programs delivering ninja-level soft skills like creativity, presen... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B116

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0103 Hungry for Innovation? Explore Our 5-course Menu

Amplify your understanding for innovation and learn how to address the most important components of what makes up innovation. Based on research we conducted in collaboration with Bloomberg Businessweek , we developed an online instrument, The Innovation Assessor. The Assessor is used as a diagnostic tool to help companies move up the ladder of their innovation potential. In a playful, interactive way, you will:
• Discover five key dimensions of innovation and how to mind the gaps.
• Explore the results of several companies.
• Walk away with tools you can use in your organization.
• Learn how this instrument addresses the three basic elements of Creative Problem Solving – people, place and process, plus one more that makes an idea viable, the business model the idea serves or destroys.

Leaders/Presenters

Harry Vardis

Georgia, United States, Kennesaw State University

Harry Vardis is director of the Center for Business Innovation at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. He is a professional facilitator, trainer and consultant in the field of innovation and creative thinking. He is a lifetime member and a trainer at the Crea... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0104 Correlation Between Culture and Creativity

Our culture makes us who we are – how we see the world, make judgments, think and make decisions. Explore the connection between culture (personal and organizational) and creativity in our organizations and communities. You will:
• Understand the foundation of culture and cultural patterns, and their impact on our behavior.
• Learn how to address cultural difference in the workplace, while fostering an environment of inclusion, innovation and creativity.
• Share and discuss ways to accept and adapt to different cultural patterns to accomplish common goals.

Leaders/Presenters

Priya Klocek

CEO, Consultant On The Go

Priya Dhingra Klocek is a business consultant, executive coach, mentor, and facilitator. Her mission is to help organizations manage and develop their most-important assets: People. Her consulting practice, Consultant On The Go, focuses on diagnosing and improving the fundamental... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

CPS01 Springboard to Creative Problem Solving

Springboard is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges. Your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals. In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.
Pre-registration required.

Leaders/Presenters

Judy Bernstein

New York, United States, CBA

Judy Bernstein, VP Insights & Visioning, CBA. I recently completed my MSc in Creativity and Change Leadership from the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY-Buffalo State. First fascinated with creative process and emotional intelligence through theater and impr... Read More →

Suzanne Filiatrault

Ontario, Canada, HubStrategy

Suzanne Filiatrault is founder and director of learning at HubStrategy, which is a human-centered brand solution training consultancy. We empower the people who are at the forefront of creating business network models and brand platform solutions. Filiatrault brings deep expertis... Read More →

Susan Robertson

Florida, United States, Sharpen Innovation

Susan Robertson's mission is to sharpen innovative thinking to produce real results. Her specialty is eliciting people’s best thinking, whether training and coaching creativity and innovation, facilitating workshops and meetings, delivering keynotes, or designing innovation pro... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Richmond Main Lounge 272

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

CPS02 Springboard to Creative Problem Solving

Leaders/Presenters

Bruce Baum

Faculty Emeritus, Buffalo State College

R. Bruce Baum, a legend in his own mind, is a professor emeritus at Buffalo State College, and Head Honcho of HumorCreativity.com. He is author of How to Motivate Audience, The Almost Wet Your Pants Book of Humor, 20 Magic Tricks for the Magically Impaired, and the MEGA TRAINING... Read More →

Brian Kalina

New Jersey, United States, FCB Health

With 20 years of experience in advertising, Brian Kalina has devoted his professional career to generating big ideas, based on true human insights. As a creative director, he has produced award-winning work for globally recognized brands at agencies such as DDB New York and Ogilv... Read More →

Karina Loera

Marketing and Innovation Facilitator, Knowinnovation

Karina Loera is a creativity facilitator, teacher, and trainer. She is a facilitator for Knowinnovation, and Inclusive Innovation, and a creative thinking coach and trainer at Center for Certification in Creativity in Mexico. She is currently developing professors’ training cur... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Richmond Main Lounge 272

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

CPS03 Springboard to Creative Problem Solving

Leaders/Presenters

Elizabeth (Buffi) Huggins

Principal, Marketing Innovation Change Unlimited

Elizabeth (Buffi) is a leading creativity, innovation and change leadership strategist, catalyst, trainer and experiential speaker. She mobilizes minds and hearts to dig deeper to discover the difference that makes the difference in any complex challenge or opportunity. Clients s... Read More →

Lina Pugsley

Ontario, Canada, Sheridan College

Lina Pugsley is the founder of Keeping Creativity Alive, an online resource that supports and inspires parents and educators to promote creativity at home and in schools. She attended her first CPSI conference as an associate creative director in digital marketing for one of... Read More →

Richard Toker

Ontario, Canada, Rich Content

Richard Toker is a solutions-focused management consultant, facilitator and trainer. Since launching Rich Content in 2008, he has worked with clients to develop their internal marketing and management skills, and facilitated group dialogue at a diverse range of organizations incl... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Richmond Main Lounge 272

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

CPS04 Springboard to Creative Problem Solving

Leaders/Presenters

Sharon De Korte

New York, United States, The Curiosity Compass

Sharon de Korte is the founder of The Curiosity Compass, an innovation consulting company that does creative leadership coaching, facilitating and training. De Korte has designed and delivered innovation programs across the United States and internationally. She has applied the c... Read More →

Jennifer Morozowich

Ontario, Canada, INideas

A former advertising strategist, Jennifer Morozowich now runs INideas, a creative consulting company offering services in Creative Problem Solving training and facilitating, qualitative research, and brand strategy. She also teaches in the advertising program at Humber College. W... Read More →

Alison Murphy

Wisconsin, United States, Murphy Marketing Research

Alison Murphy is super excited to be teaching Springboard at CPSI this year. She is a founding partner of Murphy Marketing Research/TRENDTOWN, an insights consulting firm which specializes in new products. She is also a co-founder of Seedling Partners, which focuses on creativity... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Richmond Main Lounge 272

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

CPS05 Creative Problem Solving Tools & Techniques

This is a natural stepping stone if you took Springboard previously. This fat-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire. You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises. In this course, you will:
• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent techniques for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Learn how to create and adapt tools.
• Discover ideation tools that you can apply in other processes, as well.
Pre-registration required.

Leaders/Presenters

Suzanne Chamberlain

New York, United States, University at Buffalo

A communicator for more than 30 years, Suzanne Chamberlain has been an on-air television reporter/anchor, marketer and public relations executive. Currently a senior director at the University at Buffalo Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, she has nurtured entrepreneurial/university relations; created fundraising communications; strategized unit websites; and facilitated groups ranging from community activists to research administrators. She also co-teaches in Daemen... Read More →

Xiao Chen

New York, United States, International Center for Studies in Creativity

Xiao Chen is a graduate student at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY-Buffalo State. She has passion on creative thinking, leadership and education. Her dream is to benefit the kids in China by inspiring their natural creativity. Xiao had a professional career in the food industry before coming to Buffalo... Read More →

Thom Gonyeau

Principal, Mountain View Group

Thom Gonyeau is an owner and principal at Mountain View Group, an award-winning creative agency with a focus on content creation, media production, design, and strategic communications, based in Atlanta and New York. Clients include leaders at GE, The Coca-Cola Company, Raytheon... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Fargo Game Lounge 262

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

CPS06 Facilitating Creative Problem Solving

Facilitation skills are central to the effective use of CPS, whether in formal meetings or informal brainstorming sessions. This course is designed for those who already know the CPS process in theory and are ready to put it into action as a facilitator. This course uses peer-group practices to prepare participants for working with actual clients. Characteristics of successful facilitation will be identified and practiced, and you will develop an awareness of your own strengths and areas for development. In this course, you will:
• Review and start to internalize the CPS process through the lens of the facilitator.
• Experience CPS from several points of view – as a facilitator, as the problem-owner, and as part of the resource group.
• Understand how to facilitate each step of the CPS process.
• Receive general facilitation tips that enhance any meeting.
• Receive individual and group feedback on facilitation skills.
• Explore and develop your facilitation style.
Pre-registration required.

Leaders/Presenters

Clare Dus

New Jersey, United States, Sensory Spectrum

As vice president of managed services at Sensory Spectrum, Clare Dus leads the teams that design and execute technical approaches to consumer product evaluation. With more than 30 years of experience consulting to the consumer products industry, she has tasted, smelled, felt and looked at a wide range of consumer products. Dus is a trained facilitator in Creative Problem Solving and uses the skills to design and execute unique testing methodologies. Within Sensory Spectrum, she has led the development teams for consumer storytelling, sequence mapping and co-creation consumer labs. Recent work has resulted in her applying polarity thinking to understanding consumer tensions. Dus has a... Read More →

Kristen Peterson

Innovation Catalyst, kpCatalyst

Kristen Peterson is the founder of kpCatalyst an organizational development consultancy specializing in creativity, innovation, and change leadership. She loves to design and facilitate transformative learning experiences and spends her spare time organizing events like Mindcam... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Richmond Aerobics

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

CPS07 Training Creative Problem Solving

This program is designed to provide the modules, framework and practice to help you train individuals and groups in the Creative Problem Solving Process. In this highly interactive course, you will experience the modules of the CPSI Springboard program, have the opportunity to train others in these modules and receive feedback and coaching from your peers and experienced facilitators. Come prepared to work hard and have fun. Please note: Pre-work and on-site preparation will be required in order to “teach back” the course. In this course, you will:
• Explain each step of the CPS process.
• Explain the supporting principles of the CPS process.
• Apply adult learning and thinking styles for effective instruction.
• Demonstrate the skills needed to teach the CPS process, principles and tools, including effective presentation.
• Deliver the core CPSI Springboard program, which introduces participants to a layered approach to learning CPS.
Pre-registration required.

Leaders/Presenters

Gregg Fraley

Founder, GFi, Gregg Fraley Innovation

Gregg Fraley is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, trainer, innovation consultant, and the CEO of GFi. An experienced innovation facilitator, his customers include major international brands, business-to-business companies, and startups. Gregg is a partner with London-based KILN... Read More →

Cory Wright

New York, United States, Monroe 1 BOCES

Cory Wright is an adjunct professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY-Buffalo State, a New York State educator, and partner with ZiDEAS Creativity Group. Since the 1990s, he has been immersed in the field of creativity and leadership, learning, teachin... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Fargo Study Lounge 452

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Creative Problem Solving

8:30am

EDU01 Educating for Creativity: Level 1

This course is designed specifically for people who want to bring creativity and creative thinking skills into their work with learners – educators, youth leaders, administrators, etc. It is a fast track to a deliberate creativity process that will help you transform your work. You’ll be introduced to the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, along with recent brain research on teaching, learning and curriculum design. These tools will enhance your abilities to teach creative thinking skills and produce a more interactive, motivating learning environment.

Your experienced creative education facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you a thorough, working knowledge of the CPS model, and its applications to your educational setting. In this course you will:
• Tap into your personal creativity so you can apply it in your lessons, meetings, projects, etc.
• Discover, explore and practice the CPS process.
• Practice applying creativity with learners.
• Adapt and design creativity experiences for the 21st century teaching environment through observation, participation, and discussion.
Pre-registration required.

Leaders/Presenters

Christine Boyko-Head

Ontario, Canada, Mohawk College

Reg Foucar-Szocki

James Madison University

Reg Foucar-Szocki plays many roles and in no particular order: Studied with Ruth Noller and Sid Parnes; met his lovely spouse, Diane, in Buffalo while in the master’s program; believes strongly that creativity is one of the key skills for success in the 4th Industrial Revolutio... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Greiner C134

Main Track, Education

Main Track Programs Educator

8:30am

EDU02 Educating for Creativity: Level 2

This advanced course is designed specifically for people working with kids in any capacity who want to deepen their understanding of how to bring creativity to life in their work with students. Based on developmental theory, you’ll learn ways to provide structure for freedom (designing lessons, giving directions, imagining outcomes, creating spaces), interventions (when to tighten, when to release, using small and large group dynamics), and how to know when to do what.

You’ll deepen your knowledge about the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, creative education, basic design thinking skills, and recent research on curriculum design that will enhance your abilities to teach creative thinking skills.

Your experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you a thorough, working knowledge of the CPS model and it’s applications in your educational setting. In this course you will:
• Take an advanced deep dive into the CPS and design thinking processes.
• Discover accelerated practical applications of educating for creativity.
• Adapt and design creativity experiences for your own environment.
Pre-registration required.

Leaders/Presenters

Diane Foucar-Szocki

Virginia, United States, James Madison University

Walt Stevenson

Professor of Management, Golden Gate University

A long-time CPSI leader, Walt Stevenson is dedicated to an intentional Creative Problem Solving process for application to all facets of life. He is professor of management at Golden Gate University and is a two dimensional artist in watercolor and dye on silk. He also designs an... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Greiner C135

Main Track, Education

Main Track Programs Educator

8:30am

EXT Extending Track

This track covers a wide range of creativity topics in back-to-back shorter sessions during the main program day.

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
University at Buffalo North Campus John James Audubon Pkwy & Core Road, Buffalo, NY 14260

Main Track, Extending

8:30am

IMM01 Building and Sustaining Innovation Cultures

Desire is not enough. Training is not enough. Rewards are not enough. If we want to see creative thinking, collaboration and problem solving thrive in our organizations, we must intentionally build the structures, policies and systems to make that happen year after year. This is the new desire based mantra of organizations of every type. In business, government, education and human services, it’s widely agreed that innovation culture is the differentiator that will make any organization thrive into the future. There are proven must-do strategic actions, which will deliver you to your aspiration and keep you there over time. There are equally proven pitfalls and counter-intuitive moves. We’ll explore both and then develop clear plans of action to get you to an innovation culture that lasts and thrives in your competitive niche. In this course you will:

• Understand the 12 key interdependent strategies for developing sustained innovation culture.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses in your current cultural efforts aimed at creative thinking, collaboration, engagement and innovation.
• Plan the correct next moves that will allow you to leave a lasting legacy of improved creative collaboration in your organization.

Leaders/Presenters

Bob Eckert

CEO, New & Improved

Bob Eckert is CEO at New & Improved. His focus is on helping organizations harness and develop the innovative brain power of their people to deliver new and improved results. A sought-after trainer and speaker, Eckert uses his organizational design experience to make change effor... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Fargo Entertainment Lounge 261

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Immersion

8:30am

IMM02 Entreprenurial Bootcamp: Mastering the Business of Doing Business

Entrepreneurs drive change and build the global economy. They help solve the complex problems facing our world today, generate new and exciting products and services, and impact our lives on multiple levels. With so much on the line, what is the secret to entrepreneurial success? It is creativity, dedication, resilience, a commitment to personal and professional improvement and a solid understanding of the business of doing business. Individuals who commit to going beyond subject-matter expertise and stepping into business mastery will lead the pack in achieving their goals. This intensive program is designed to grow the knowledge and skillset for entrepreneurs who want to take their businesses to the next level. You will:
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of your business, and create a roadmap for the future.
• Explore how mission, vision and values shape your business.
• Articulate brand, unique value proposition, target market and marketing strategies in a clear, compelling manner.
• Expand your understanding of the number story and the key role it plays in business decision making.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan for how to best capitalize on assets and take advantage of opportunities.
• Discover how to integrate better customer service and talent management practices into your business.
In addition, you will create a short presentation to share with a group that can serve as the basis for a business plan. Note: This program will require some pre-work. You will be asked to gather information about your business to use in the program. Laptops are encouraged.

Leaders/Presenters

Gina Paigen

New York, United States, ThirdWay Leadership

Gina Paigen, chief impact officer of ThirdWay Leadership, is a professional coach, leadership consultant, and culture-building specialist. She is passionate about guiding individuals and organizations to a deeper sense of purpose, and to higher levels of creativity, engagement, a... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Mildred Blake Center

Main Track, Mash-Up

Main Track Programs Immersion

8:30am

IMM03 Creative Conflict Management

Add new tools to your Creative Problem Solving tool kit so that you can skillfully analyze and manage conflicts. If you are leading innovation, chances are you are leading change. Even the most positive change initiatives can be disruptive. Interpersonal, intergroup and/or multilevel organizational conflicts can erupt without warning, and at the most inconvenient times. When small conflicts are poorly managed, it can lead to conflict tsunamis that surprise even the most skilled facilitator. But you will not get swept away or washed up if you have better tools at the ready. You will:
• Understand what conflict is and the prosocial value of conflicts for groups.
• Learn how thinking styles• yours and others• can impact team and group dynamics.
• Apply CPS tools to conflict management.
• Facilitate and explore new activities, tools and techniques• including the best tools for analyzing conflicts.
• Discover how to use underlying neuroscience principles to change negative dynamics.
• Create your own specialized kit.

Leaders/Presenters

Jacqueline Smith

British Columbia, Canada, Strategic Play

Jennifer Webster

Mediator Arbitrator, Jennifer Webster

Jennifer is a mediator, arbitrator and facilitator with a focus on managing workplace conflict through Creative Problem Solving and relationship building. Prior to starting her own practice, she worked for more than 15 years as a labour mediator with Federal Mediation and Concili... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30am - Saturday June 17, 2017 3:00pm
Greiner B118

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Immersion

10:00am

Coffee Break

Thursday June 15, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

10:30am

EXT0201 Going Paperless: CPS Tools for Coaching

We will explore different ways in which specific Creative Problem Solving tools and techniques might be adapted as powerful exercises for use in face-to-face coaching. You will:
• “Test drive" various tools through hands-on activities .
• Experience both coach and coachee roles.
• Learn new applications for old tools and techniques.

Leaders/Presenters

Kim McGaw

Texas, United States, Rice University

Kim McGaw began teaching for continuing studies in 2005 after a career as a professional comedienne. She was selected by audition to train and perform in the conservatory at Chicago's famed Second City. As director of professional programs for the Glasscock School, she now brings... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0202 (NEW) Discover Your Personal Brand Equity Through Poetry

Reveal your values, mission and vision through structured word play and the power of poetry. Plus, you will learn how this exercise and Challenge Mapping can be use with organizations to uncover fresh insights, and as springboards for strategic development and messaging. Join us to discover your own North Star!

Leaders/Presenters

Min Basadur

Ontario, Canada, Basadur Applied Creativity

Shannon Wagers

Innovation Guide and Creativity Coach, Procter and Gamble

Thursday June 15, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0203 Amplify Your Influence: Creating Results through Persuasion

In this modern, networked and collaborative world, your creativity and expertise alone are not enough to achieve big results. You also need influence and persuasion skills to convince others that your creativity and expertise merit their attention and commitment. You will:
• Learn the specific tools and techniques necessary to influence and persuade others to provide you with critical attention and commitment to your ideas.
• Discover a power model that provides proven steps for influence and persuasion, a framework to recognize and leverage the different thinking styles and mindsets you will encounter, the 10 laws of influence and persuasion that automatically trigger the responses you require, and a four-phrase process to deliver presentations that gain attention and commitment for your ideas.
• Walk away with an action plan for your further growth and success.

Leaders/Presenters

Daniel Knight

Founder, Five Star Decision Institute

Daniel (Dan) J. Knight is an award-winning speaker and writer, and a performance coach. He is a contributing editor for the leading business strategy journal, Strategy & Leadership, and is a thought leader in strategic decision making. Knight founded and heads the Five Star Decis... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner B120

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0204 (NEW) Setting the Stage for Improvisation

If you've ever seen an improv comedy show, you know that improvisers take the stage and create rich and colorful scenes from simple suggestions. As creativity practitioners, learn how to adopt and adapt these same principles, practices and mindsets and bring them to the stage where YOU are. Learn how applied improvisation and creativity are the perfect scene partners. Get ready to play, explore, take risks, support one another and have a laugh or two! You will:
• Enhance your own creative confidence and ability to respond purposefully and playfully.
• Experience how the powerful improv principle of "yes, and" promotes creative thinking in groups and teams.
• Learn how and when to integrate improvisation activities into your next CPS facilitation or training session.

Leaders/Presenters

Jane Fischer

New York, United States, Improv Connections

Jane Fischer’s life has been built largely on three things: a love of comedy and performing, playing with imagination and ideas, and the desire to help others and make a positive impact. With more than 20 years of experience and leadership in health and human services, she knows that a creative approach is vital when facing challenges and change, as are a sense of humor and positive intent. In 2002, she co-founded The Unexpected Guests Improv Comedy Group. She later founded Improv Connections, offering applied improvisation tools for personal, professional, and organizational development. Through improv-based exercises, participants explore such elements as flexibility, collaboration, and co-creation, all while having fun. She later expanded her professional offerings to include creative problem solving and other applied creativity practices, as well as laughter wellness work. She holds a... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG4

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

11:30am

Lunch: Staggered Schedule by Program

LUNCH BY PROGRAMS:

11:30: Springboard, Tools & Techniques, Faciliating, and Training
11:30: YouthWise
11:45: Immersions and Educator Track
12:00: Extending Track

Thursday June 15, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

1:30pm

EXT0301 Implement Now: Applying KANBAN to Optimize and Act

The Japanese word KANBAN, meaning visual signal, is a productivity methodology that allows us to visualize the amount of work we have and how that work is done. Adaptable to different contexts, ages, professions and learning styles, KANBAN allows us to understand the shape of our work and where our bottlenecks are, what we excel at, and where we should put a focus for improvement. Once you have a KANBAN board in place, it becomes the cornerstone for a journey of continuous improvement. If you are a CPS practitioner, KANBAN is a great addition to the implementation phase toolset. Whatever the size or complexity of your next idea, KANBAN can help you make it happen. You will:
• Learn the four basic rules of KANBAN.
• Build an initial KANBAN board for a project or work process of your choice.
• Understand how to use your board to have clarity about how you work, what blocks you, and how you can improve.
• Learn how to implement more through KANBAN.

Leaders/Presenters

Ariel Fligler

RentedMinds

Ariel Fligler has more than 25 years of experience in the Israeli high-tech industry, with 15 years of executive focus on organizational innovation. Through his company, RentedMinds, he partners with his customers to instill a sustainable culture of innovation covering the creative thinking, design thinking and innovation management realms. Active in the open innovation industry, Ariel sold more than 10 patents and trade-secret ideas to various companies. Some of the brands he works with include Intel, EMC, Pfizer, WIX, and the Israeli Ministry of Education. To keep his brain muscles in shape, he is a frequent participant in international innovation competitions and has won prizes from brands such as Intel, Ford, BMW, and Lindt. Ariel has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in software... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner B116

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT0302 Dealing with Difficult and BIG Personalities in Our Facilitations and Meetings

We have the markers, the brainstorming guidelines, the dots. Yet in seconds, a difficult participant can unravel our plans, our designs and our success because what we DON'T have are strategies to handle these unpredictable people! Each of us has experienced this pain, right? If we're lucky we navigated it. But there's no need to rely on luck – the process is simple when the core principles are in place. You will:
• Learn how to analyze the behaviors of these challenging personalities and which prevention and intervention techniques you can apply to alter their behavior.
• Explore the importance of being respectful of difficult particiapnts, even if they don’t seem to deserve it.
• Learn how to keep calm when faced with people who push your buttons.

Leaders/Presenters

Dawn Depasquale

Pennsylvania, United States, Doctors at Work USA

More than 10,000 global leaders have been impacted by Dawn DePasquale’s insights and education in leadership, innovation, and Creative Problem Solving. As a master trainer and CPS 6.1 certified, she’s been a consultant to blue chip companies and premier universities including... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner B120

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT0303 Get that Ovation in Innovation: Celebrating Breakthroughs for Humanity

Innovation is a buzz word that has traversed climes with a somewhat generational excitement. However, most times it lacks comprehensiveness in its composition and meaning. Every innovation has an ovation, which means an enthusiastic applause of approval. In creativity terms, it represents an opportunity for applause by humanity and to spur uncommon development in all spheres. There is also a relationship in meaning and application. Any wonder Ralph Waldo Emerson says that each man is a hero and an oracle, just as Nathaniel Hawthorne believes that every individual has a place to fill in the world? Literature is replete with feats that represent a new genre of innovation perspective to be described as ovation. You will:
• Learn about leaders who are examples of ovation in innovation.
• Discover ovation creativity techniques and models, such as Constructive Controversy; leadership be-attitudes; Fall, Fail & Rise (FFR); Exploration-Exploitation ambidexterity, and creative flexibility.
• Appreciate exercises that will ignite and reawaken your ovation instinct.

Leaders/Presenters

Abel Ochigbo

Nigeria, National Assembly

Abel Ochigbo has been a CPSI participant since 2006 and a CPSI Extending leader since 2014. Ochigbo has served within the private and public sectors in Nigeria, including as general manager in the subsidiary of a Quoted company, Jos International Breweries, and currently as deput... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT0304 (NEW) It’s No Laughing Matter: Finding the Humor in Adversity

We all face difficulty – difficult situations, difficult people, difficult challenges. It’s what we DO while we are in the midst of difficulty that helps determine how we will perceive the situation later. While it’s important to allow ourselves to feel negative feelings and emotions while they’re happening – in order to process them – humor can help release the pressure. Often, humor is not just a coping mechanism, it is a true release that re-frames a situation and changes our perception of it. We will:
• Practice using humor to understand how we view past adversity and create habits to help use laughter as a way to process feelings in the future.
• Plan to do some reflection, some improvisational exercises, and a whole lot of laughing.
(Tissues and chocolate will be provided – you’re on your own for a change of underwear.)

Leaders/Presenters

Missy Carvin

President, New Directions Consulting, Inc.

Thursday June 15, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner LG4

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

3:00pm

Incubation Break

Thursday June 15, 2017 3:00pm - 3:30pm
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

3:30pm

EXT0401 Design More Engaging Experiences with the Five Es: Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, Extend

Our lives are full of experiences – some that are etched in our memory and others that we quickly forget. In this hands-on workshop, we will learn how to design more delightful and lasting experiences using a powerful design framework called THE FIVE Es (short for Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit and Extend). You will:

Learn and apply the 5 Es Framework.
Map a recent experience and identify opportunities to improve it.
Design a more meaningful and lasting experience for your organization, personal life or brand.

Leaders/Presenters

Sari Gluckin

Founder, Wishful Thinking

Sari Gluckin is an innovation strategist and connection maker who takes delight in helping teams frame their challenges, understand their users, and figure out what to do next. She started her career in marketing at Kraft Foods, where she focused on front-end innovation. In 1999... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner B116

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

3:30pm

EXT0402 Unleash the Storyteller in You

Maggie kept saying that she was not any good at telling stories. Meanwhile, she told a story about her career turning point that was both vivid and compelling. Like Maggie, many people dismiss their lives as boring and dull (I grew up in the suburbs, I do not have any interesting stories). This session will help professionals find and polish story gems that will enhance their impact in innovation, leadership, public speaking, employee coaching, sales, counseling and education. Whether you are a natural or wannabe storyteller, learn how to create stories of human struggle and triumph that leave your listeners pondering new truths. You will learn essential skills for personal storytelling to amplify the impact of your business communications: mining your life for stories, developing plot and meaning, and using descriptive language to depict characters and scenes. You will:
• Explore your career and personal life for stories that can be used in professional communications.
• Find deeper meaning in your stories and connect it to business/professional situations.
• Practice personal storytelling skills through story sharing exercises.

Leaders/Presenters

Jean Storlie

Minnesota, United States, Storlietelling LLC

Thursday June 15, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

3:30pm

EXT0403 Amplify Your Creativity with Visual Thinking Tools

In the spirit of "amplify" – to increase in size and effect – discover how simple visuals can invigorate and amplify your creativity. With a little work and inspiration, you already have all you need. Visual tools are all around us, which you can incorporate into your creativity practice. Sometimes advanced techniques and overthinking can get in the way of being fully present and fully creative. Come play with simple and powerful visual tools and techniques to enhance your facilitation skills, enable your clients and teams to achieve deeper learning, and illuminate new insights. Augment, boost, intensify and magnify your own creativity and strengthen your tool kit with fun and unique new ways to tap into the visual learner, which most people have in large measure. This highly interactive session will increase your capability to tap into your inherent creativity and see how you can expand the ways you lead others to do the same. Oh, and have fun, too.You will:
• Identify ways to create your own visual resources, such as card decks, collages, magazine files and more.
• Deepen team relationships and build trust through creative visual techniques.
• Propel teams toward action with powerful intention-setting exercises that clarify purpose.

Leaders/Presenters

Susannah Childers

North Carolina, United States, IdeaConnect

As co-founder of two companies, AH HA facilitation and consultation and IdeaConnect tools, workshops and training for facilitative leaders, Susannah Childers’ work helps clients connect knowledge and experiences to drive innovation and discovery. Susannah is a lifelong learner, continuously seeking new adventures through experiences like travel and knowledge. She immerses herself in learning about leadership, organizational development, facilitation, creativity and innovation. She enables individuals and groups to do more together by seeing patterns and systems, and realizing their true potential. She uses her client-side perspective to think together about where they are and where they want to be, to help create foundations for future possibilities. Susannah has a BA in economics and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Northwestern University. Susannah began her career at Helene Curtis (now Unilever) and worked for Procter... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

3:30pm

EXT0404 Firefighters, Teachers, Designers and Engineers: Lessons for Unleashing Basadur Innovation Profile for Teams

In our turbulent world, problems facing organizations are much more complex than ever before and require collaboration across different disciplines for innovative solutions. However, people have different problem-solving styles. This reality makes it difficult for people with different styles to work together efficiently to create real change. Disover an implementable cognitive problem-solving process that enables collaborative innovation. Individuals identify their unique preferences for different stages for the innovation process and learn how to synergize their efforts, avoiding the frustration and dysfunction that typifies much teamwork. Teams can effectively learn how to complete each other rather than cancel each other. We will provide real-world examples and a proven instrument to measure individual preferences. You will:
• Raise your self-awareness about your own innovation style.
• Take steps to successfully innovate together in cognitively diverse teams.
• Facilitate the integration of diverse expertise to manage innovative projects through to completion.

Leaders/Presenters

Min Basadur

Ontario, Canada, Basadur Applied Creativity

Tim Basadur

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business, Concordia University Chicago

Tim Basadur is an assistant professor of management in Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business. His research and teaching interests include topics that can be said to fall under managerial cognition, including individual and organizational creativity, strategic thinking, and self-regulatory orientation. Basadur has extensive experience as a creativity and innovation consultant, having developed trainers and process leaders, and led strategic planning, facility design, and team initiatives in a diverse range of client organizations including Teradata, eBay, UBS, Yum! Brands, and Bell Canada, among others. He is also active in the Chicago-area arts community, where he serves as a volunteer business consultant for arts organizations like Ensemble Dal Niente, the National Veterans Art Museum, New Music Chicago, and Sones de Mexico through the Arts... Read More →

Richard Perez

Ohio, United States, Procter & Gamble

Thursday June 15, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner B120

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

5:00pm

Dinner + Incubation/Art

Thursday June 15, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:30pm

BK101 Moving to Think through Immersive Play

Explore a variety of tools for engaging teams and communities in playful movement experiences with clear learning objectives. We will:
• Engage in embodied experiences – individually, in pairs, and in the full group – to improvise and create a composition.
• Explore full-bodied experiences, as well as movement devices for less-courageous movers.
• Focus on fostering immersive play.
Movers of all ages and abilities are welcome, so get out of your head and into your body to discover how you can "move to think" differently! This workshop is led by one of the CPSI 2017 Spotlight presenters.

Leaders/Presenters

Joanna Mendl Shaw

New York, United States, The Equus Projects

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
KCT

Breakouts, Mash-Up

7:30pm

BK102 Workout for Creative Thinkers

In this creativity workout, we will feed, exercise, and amplify our creative talent. We will explore what tickles our imagination, kick-start it, and make things happen! The workout consists of a series of exercises designed to enhance your ability to think creatively and make you a stronger creative thinker. We will practice, have fun, and engage in some serious thinking and some wacky activities that can be applied in very diverse settings – from work with children, creativity facilitation, education, or as a warm-up in the boardroom. The exercises are built on universal creativity principles. We will be working with connection making – the underlying mechanism of creative thinking, inspiration, observation, and divergent thinking activities. This is a refreshing and energizing workout with activities that amplify innate talent and foster creativity. You will:
• Stimulate your innate talent.
• Explore a fresh mix of creativity exercises and tools.
• Dive into connection-making activities and have fun as a creative thinker.

Leaders/Presenters

Dorte Nielsen

Denmark, Creative Thinker

Dorte Nielsen is the founder of Creative Thinker, a creativity author, and keynote speaker. She studied at The Graphic Arts Institute of Denmark, The School of Communication Arts in London, and holds a master’s in creativity from the International Center for Studies in Creativi... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner B118

Breakouts, Personal Growth

7:30pm

BK103 What’s Your Style? Understanding Creativity through KAI

Everyone is creative! However, we manifest our creativity in different ways. By taking the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory, discussion of KAI theory, and interactive exercises, you’ll be amused and validated by gaining a greater understanding of how much your cognitive/creative style affects your problem solving, decision making, and creativity. This session is useful for anyone who wants to know more about thinking styles, including HR managers and business consultants, plus those interested in psychology, business, management, sociology, education, and politics. You will:
• Gain a better understanding of yourself and others.
• Learn how to influence how teams plan and execute projects.
• Influence strategic practices, management, and supervision among leaders and workgroup members.
• Learn how to better manage creative diversity in order to manage change more effectively.
NOTE: This session is limited to 25, due to the use of the instrument.

Leaders/Presenters

Miriam Michael

Nevada, United States, The Quality Exchange

Miriam Michael is an enthusiastic and spirited educator, coach and speaker. She is president of the Quality Exchange, a cognition and creativity consulting firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a retired professor for American River College (Sacramento, California) and has held profe... Read More →

Louise Neilson

Oregon, United States, Range Mediation and Consulting

A graduate of International Center for Studies in Creativity, Louise Neilson is one of the few mediators in the U.S. with a master's degree in creativity. For more than 25 years, she has combined her knowledge, skills, and intuition to find creative solutions to difficult conflic... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner B116

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

7:30pm

BK104 Challenge Mapping: How Might We Create Robust Innovation Strategies for the Real World?

Experience a world-class method integrating analytical and imaginative thinking to create better, more-robust business strategies applicable to any complex problem, such as increasing sales or creating a better education system. Learn tangible tools you can use in the real world.You will:
• Uncover real root causes and discover new hidden opportunities in complex problems leading to new insights on how to innovate.
• Normalize the effect of organizational levels or the loudest voices in the room in service of true problem understanding from ALL content experts.
• Create an explicit logic map connecting actionable tactics to strategic pillars to broad strategic vision as a better way to articulate a robust business strategy with ownership.

Leaders/Presenters

Min Basadur

Ontario, Canada, Basadur Applied Creativity

Richard Perez

Ohio, United States, Procter & Gamble

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Porter Study Lounge

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

7:30pm

BK105 Bot Making Workshop

Botjoy is an exploration of how art can be surprising, delightful AND helpful. Bots are "programmed" to give you outrageous compliments, help you be brave, take the blame, inspire you, even clone you so you can get more done. Following Gary Hirsch's Spotlight presentation, find out more about the Botjoy project. Then, take a deep dive into making and deploying a small gift of joy for people that need it the most.

Leaders/Presenters

Gary Hirsch

Oregon, United States, On Your Feet

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Richmond Aerobics

Breakouts, The Arts

7:30pm

BK106 Arts and Ideas

Through interactive methods, discover 10 artistic tools for expanding your ideation and brainstorming fluency techniques. We will employ art, drama, poetry, music and movement techniques to demonstrate how to make your sessions come alive! All our welcome. Join us amplify your artistry and expand your horizons! You will:
• Learn to use arts-based techniques to assist fluency generation (brainstorming).
• Build new fluency-generating techniques to assist you in running problem-solving sessions.
• Learn to modify other fluency-generating techniques to incorporate into your facilitation.

Leaders/Presenters

Donna Milani Luther

Massachusetts, United States, Inly School

Walt Stevenson

Professor of Management, Golden Gate University

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner C134

Breakouts, The Arts

7:30pm

BK107 (NEW) How To Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck

Whether you shoot video at work or at home, you need to shoot video people will actually want to watch. Because in video, the opposite of “good” is “off." In this experiential workshop, Steve Stockman takes you through a series of exercises guaranteed to make your video better instantly, whether you’re a professional videographer or an iPhone hobbyist. Charge your smartphone or video camera (or your still camera that shoots video) and bring it with you.

Leaders/Presenters

Steve Stockman

California, United States, Custom Productions, Inc.

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner LG3

Breakouts, Business

7:30pm

BK108 Creative Engagement: How TIM Can Make You a Great Teacher, Facilitator, or Presenter

Come and learn how to apply the Torrance Incubation Model (TIM) – an innovative approach to teaching, training and facilitating – as well as a deliberate way for integrating research-based creativity skills into other content. Through a series of activities, you will learn more about the TIM model and:
• Experience and embody creativity skills used in TIM.
• Discover how to connect content skills and goals with creativity skills and goals.
• Apply at least three creative qualities that contribute to making a great teacher, presenter or facilitator.
• Examine ways TIM can strengthen your own creative behavior and enhance your delivery of teaching, training and facilitating activities.

Leaders/Presenters

Susan Keller-Mathers

New York, United States, International Center for Studies in Creativity

A faculty member at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY-Buffalo State for almost three decades, Susan Keller-Mathers teaches graduate courses in creativity, chairs the curriculum committee, facilitates organizational change, and delivers creativity workshop... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner LG5

Breakouts, Education

7:30pm

BK109 Creativity...You Can Only Imagine

Schools are expected to teach students to be creative. But how do we know what works to develop student creativity? How do we know if creative skills are improving in individuals, students and in the workforce? Educators are asking for more student assessments that go beyond standardized testing to include the measurement of creativity. Our society values most what can be measured. We will explore the challenge of measuring imagination to increase its value in schools, business and government. We will introduce H-IQ (Hunter Imagination Questionnaire), the first measurement that charts the growth of individual imagination, the ideation capacity that leads to creativity and innovation. H-IQ is being applied in pilot programs in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts schools after MRI measurements established strong correlation between H-IQ scores and brain structures associated with creativity. You will:
• Evaluate creativity assessments, including divergent thinking tests, measures of personality style, and new measures of imagination.
• Explore how these assessments can best serve the individual.
• Learn about the H-IQ (Hunter Imagination Questionnaire), the first measurement that charts the growth of individual imagination.

Leaders/Presenters

Dan Hunter

Massachusetts, United States, Hunter Higgs, LLC

Dan Hunter is a playwright, songwriter, teacher, and founding partner of Hunter Higgs. Hunter is the inventor of H-IQ, the first assessment of individual imagination and ideation. He is the co-author of A New Measure of Imagination Ability: Anatomical Brain Imaging Correlates, pu... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner B120

Breakouts, Current Topics and Research

7:30pm

BK110 Creative Leadership: How Prepared Are You to Be a 21st Century Leader?

The fact that we live in an increasingly complex world is undeniable. What is shocking is that most business leaders, according to a global study conducted by IBM, are not confident that they have the skills to lead in times of such unprecedented change. The same 1500-plus executives said creativity skills would be most useful to them as leaders over the next five years. Numerous other reports concur. Creativity and creative thinking are now considered to be core leadership skills. We will examine the important connection between creativity and leadership, as well as examine how well you employ your creative thinking skills in leadership situations. You will:
• Learn about the link between creativity and leadership.
• Recognize how creativity development simultaneously contributes to leadership effectiveness.
• Explore the specific skills, attitudes and behaviors that contribute to creative leadership.
• Analyze how Creative Problem Solving and your own CPS skills play a role in contributing to leadership effectiveness in today’s fast-changing world.

Leaders/Presenters

Gerard Puccio

New York, United States, Buffalo State

Gerard J. Puccio is department chair and professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY-Buffalo State, and distinguished visiting scholar at Sheridan College. As a creativity scholar, he has written more than 60 articles, chapters and books. In recognitio... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Greiner LG2

Breakouts, Mash-Up

7:30pm

BK111 Amplify Your Creativity with Visual Thinking Tools

Leaders/Presenters

Susannah Childers

North Carolina, United States, IdeaConnect

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Porter Main Lounge 241

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

7:30pm

BK112 Self-Compassion, Co-Creativity, and the Power of Choice: Lessons Learned in the Space Between

Come on a journey out of the darkness and into the light, as I share my story of coming to terms with physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Using my TEDxWomenBuffalo talk, "From Fear to Forgiveness to Forward," as a framework, I will guide us through the process of stepping out of victimhood and into the land of self-compassion, co-creativity and choice. Our capacity for choice lies in the space between emotion and action. You will collectively explore what lies in the space between, and how to tap into what is available there as we ask ourselves, "In this moment, what best serves my life and the lives of those around me?" You will:
• Recognize the amazing co-creative potential of the human spirit, a potential that lies in our capacity to be at choice in each moment of our lives.
• Learn to inhabit “the space between,” a place to access our capacity for choice.
• Experience the power of self-compassion to heal shame and to give the strength to make life-affirming choices, even in the face of our own vulnerability.

Leaders/Presenters

Gina Paigen

New York, United States, ThirdWay Leadership

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Mildred Blake Center

Breakouts, Personal Growth

7:30pm

BK113 Secrets of Persuasive Presentations

This workshop is designed for anyone who, as part of their ever-changing role in business, has to create, develop and deliver corporate presentations. In this very interactive, informative and enjoyable session, you will learn and acquire at least three practical skills, strategies and techniques that you can immediately use to improve your ability to engage, motivate and educate. You will:
• Learn ideas and techniques about how to engage, persuade and "move" your audience to action.
• Discover the best ways to keep your presentation focused, memorable and effective.
• Learn the "power of story."

Leaders/Presenters

Doug Carter

Ontario, Canada, Presentations Etc. Inc.

Doug Carter, the owner of Presentations Etc., is a consultant, instructor and coach who has delivered Presentation Skills Training workshops and seminars in Canada, the United States and Europe. Combined with his background in education and theatre, Doug provides a refreshing, en... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fargo Game Lounge 262

Breakouts, Business

7:30pm

BK114 FourSight of Student Leaders: Research into Profiles, Patterns, and Possibilities

Innovative Learning Environments identifies student engagement, collaboration and learners' self-awareness as fundamental. Discover the results from two Applied Research in Education projects examining how we might use Creative Problem Solving tools and techniques to generate differentiated instruction and assessments that enhance engaged, inclusive and equitable classrooms. You will experience the impact of specific creativity tools, such as divergent thinking, thinking preferences, and design thinking practices in order to create quality curriculum that empowers students. You will:
• Link CPS to curriculum design frameworks, such as outcomes based-education.
• Explore the significance of thinking preferences for differentiated education.
• Align thinking preferences to authentic assessments and active learning strategies.

Leaders/Presenters

Christine Boyko-Head

Ontario, Canada, Mohawk College

Thursday June 15, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Richmond Main Lounge 272

Breakouts, Education

9:00pm

SPEC05 CPS Jam

CPSI participants can contribute to a community project and practice Creative Problem Solving, while solving a real-world problem. For quiet reflection, come to the lounge anytime during the day until 8:30pm-9:30pm. You can also bring in a small group to work as a team. Wednesday-Thursday from 8:30pm-9:30pm CPS Leaders will facilitate group work on the project.

Thursday June 15, 2017 9:00pm - 9:30pm
Greiner Hall - 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge

Special Event

9:30pm

NF200s Night Flights

Leaders/Presenters

Bonnie McKee

Night Flights Coordinator, Creative Problem Solving Institute

Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Greiner Parnes & Noller Bookstore

Night Flights, Mash-Up

9:30pm

Quiet Pub and Pub Hub

Thursday June 15, 2017 9:30pm - Friday June 16, 2017 12:00am
Perks Coffee / The Hub

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:00am

Breakfast

Friday June 16, 2017 7:00am - 8:30am
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

8:00am

SPEC06 AM Amp

Leaders/Presenters

Donna Milani Luther

Massachusetts, United States, Inly School

Friday June 16, 2017 8:00am - 8:15am
Hub Quad

Special Event

8:30am

EXT0501 Workout for Creative Thinkers

Leaders/Presenters

Dorte Nielsen

Denmark, Creative Thinker

Friday June 16, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greinber LG3

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0502 Creative Space: Using Environmental Psychology to Boost Creativity at Work, Home and School

Techniques to AMPLIFY idea generation tend to focus on cognitive methods. But we have another resource for improving creative productivity that is often overlooked, but no less powerful – space. In fact, our physical surroundings have an enormous impact on our ability to solve problems, generate original ideas, and see the world in a fresh light, often without us being aware of it. We’ll explore how the built environment influences creative thinking and how we can apply evidence-based research to increase our creative output. Topics covered include color, lighting, materials, furnishings, artwork, sound, plantscaping, planning, details and others. No special design expertise required! Bonus exercise: Bring one to two digital photos of your creative space to the session and we'll explore what makes it work for you (and if there's any room for making it even better). You will:
• Understand the role environmental psychology plays in creative thinking.
• Apply practical techniques for optimizing creative space for maximum idea generation.
• Source materials useful to developing an effective creative environment.

Leaders/Presenters

Donald Rattner

Creativity Architect, Donald M. Rattner, RA, AIA

Creativity Architect Donald M. Rattner holds a bachelor’s in art history from Columbia and a master’s in architecture from Princeton. He is the founder and principal of Donald M. Rattner, AIA, an award-winning architectural and creativity consultancy specializing in the desig... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B120

Main Track, Mash-Up

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0503 Amplify Your Creative Experiences with LEGO Bricks, Kits and Sets

LEGO bricks have the power to engage! Learn how LEGO sets and kits are being used to devise creativity-enhancing activities for informal education situations. You will:
• Discover some unusual uses for LEGO bricks, including some used at LEGO fan conventions.
• Apply some of these uses yourself to learn to see the LEGO brick in a different light
• Design new activities using smaller LEGO sets.

Leaders/Presenters

Patricia Tsoiasue

California, United States, ETES Inc.

Patricia Tsoi-A-Sue is a creativity facilitator, community designer and developer and is committed to STEAM program development. She has a degree in computer science, and worked in technical positions in industries such as aviation, banking, broadcast engineering and aerospace. F... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B116

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0504 Giving Powerful and Passionate Presentations

Fearful, anxious or just not excited about your next presentation? Amplify your presentations and yourself. Give up those tired old slides and PowerPoint that are getting in the way and get passionate about your content. In this touching and fun-filled session, you will learn how to:
• Pick topics that you are truly passionate about or find a passion in subjects that may have been assigned to you, so that your talks come to life.
• Truly connect with your audience, yourself and the presentation space.
• Be dynamic and persuasive, any time, any place
Bring ideas for a talk and, as time permits, we will make it an even more exciting presentation. And remember, since life is a presentation, this session may change your life.

Leaders/Presenters

Steven Shama

Massachusetts, United States, JoyWorks Communications

Steven Shama is a retired physician and a professional speaker. For more than 20 years, he has been giving keynotes and facilitating workshops internationally and nationwide on rediscovering the joys of life. While his primary audiences have been in the medical profession, his ta... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Mash-Up

Main Track Programs Extending

10:00am

Coffee Break

Friday June 16, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

10:30am

EXT0601 Design Thinking: A 90-Minute Clinic

Everyone is talking about design thinking these days. Ever wonder what it's all about? Roll up your sleeves and give design thinking a try in this zippy 90-minute clinic. You will work in pairs to design something delightful, based on your discovery of each other's needs. You will practice each stage of the design process (immerse, frame, imagine and prototype) and have a chance to reflect on ways design thinking might amplify your creative process. You will:
• Learn what is at the heart of design thinking.
• Design something of value based on empathy and feedback.
• Explore how design methods might enhance your innovation practice.

Leaders/Presenters

Sari Gluckin

Founder, Wishful Thinking

Friday June 16, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner B120

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0602 How Might CPS Amplify Religious Tolerance for Global Peace?

There is a potential synergy between religious practice and improved creative cognition. Religious systems generally promote goodness and the avoidance of evil. While energized differently by various religions, the practice of this injunction can certainly be assisted by other nonreligious systems. Creative Problem Solving is one such system. The CPS process has two repeating processes of divergent and convergent thinking. Each has guidelines that lend itself to the pursuit of good – deferring judgment, and using affirmative judgment. My creative practice using the CPS process, combined with my work as a Catholic priest, revealed that an amplification of the CPS process in the practice of Christian faith would ultimately assist Christians to internalize the biblical injunction not to judge, as emphasized by the first law of divergent thinking. Deferring judgment would make the adherent more mature and tolerant, eschewing the natural tendency to judge impulsively. Conclusively, when followers of religions more maturely manage judgment by using CPS, our world can be a better place. The diversity of the world could be celebrated and not be divisive. A true practitioner of the CPS process would be a better practitioner of any religious system. Ultimately, CPS supports personal transformation and creativity. You will:
• Internalize the connection between divergent thinking and religious tolerance.
• Explore practical ways to convince religious adherents on how to promote broad-mindedness.
• Learn how CPS might make you a simple, humble person who discovers that religions are alternatives to encountering the Divine.

Leaders/Presenters

Felix-Kingsley Obialo

Nigeria, Catholic Arcdiocese of Ibadan

Felix-Kingsley Obialo is a Catholic priest who pastors more than 700 congregants in his native Nigeria. He holds a doctorate in educational evaluation from the University of Ibadan. He was the first Nigerian graduate from the International Center for Studies in Creativity. He is... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner B116

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0603 Lessons Learned from Facilitating CPS for 35 years

It has been said that facilitation is both an art and a science. The science involves the tools, processes and approaches that we can study, learn and apply. The art of facilitation is made up of the intangibles, those nuances that we cannot always learn from a book, but lessons that come only through experience, trial and error and, sometimes, abject failure. If we are fortunate, we can learn from the successes and mistakes of others and avoid at least some of the same mistakes ourselves. Discover the top 10 (or more) most-important things that I have learned (sometimes the hard way) about facilitating Creative Problem Solving. We will tap into the experience of the group, building together a list of critical success factors for the facilitation of CPS. This session is designed for the experienced and beginner facilitator alike. You will:
• Gain new insight into both the art and the science of facilitation.
• Receive a self-selected list of facilitation success factors specific to your role as facilitator.
• Learn facilitation hints and tips gained from the successes and mistakes of others.

Leaders/Presenters

William Shephard

New York, United States, CPSB, Inc.

William Shephard is the vice president of group services at the Creative Problem Solving Group. He is responsible for designing and conducting facilitation and training projects with a wide variety of client organizations with experience in international and multi-cultural settin... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0604 John Adair's Action-Centred Leadership

In this interactive session, explore John Adair's Action-Centered Leadership model and what it takes to be a good leader. You will:
• Discover the roots of ACL.
• Explore the three circles of creativity, how they intersect, and their interdependencies.
• Learn about the concept of "creative leader helicoptering" to ensure high levels of team motivation and engagement.
• See how other motivational theories relate and can help enable high-performing creative teams.

Leaders/Presenters

Sunil Gupta

India, ideas

Sunil Gupta has more than 27 years experience leading creativity and leadership programs. He is a lifetime master trainer of Edward de Bono’s creativity methodologies, holds a Ph.D. from New York University, and is a certified trainer in Laughter Yoga.

Friday June 16, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

11:30am

Lunch: Staggered Schedule by Program

Friday June 16, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

1:30pm

EXT0701 Art of Social Dialog: Meaningful Conversations for Meaningful Issues

Homelessness, poverty, education, racism and natural-resource management are examples of big hairy problems that persist on local, national and international scales. Because these issues are so overwhelming and polarizing, many shy away from having meaningful dialogue as a part of trying to solve these issues. This workshop asks you to meld dialogic theory and Creative Problem Solving to develop methods, tools and processes that can be applied to complex social issues in ways that result in insight and actionable solutions. A key component is how to listen and integrate diverse voices in resulting solutions. We will explore perspectives to CPS efforts through the lenses of social service organizations, advocacy groups and business. We will look at how communication rituals can impede dialogue, identify tools and techniques that can be used to explore presumptions, explore approaches that enhance listening and integration of diverse voices, and play with how a mash up of CPS and dialogue amplifies the creative process in pursuit of big solutions. You will:
• Recognize dynamics of social-issue problem solving.
• Identify ways to foster meaningful participation from, and attention to, diverse voices.
• Map a process to facilitate problem solving of big, hairy problems.

Leaders/Presenters

Cheryl Nee-Gieringer

Oregon, United States, Worksystems

Mary Ellyn Vicksta

Wisconsin, United States, Vicksta Innovative Practices LLC

Friday June 16, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Mash-Up

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT0702 BrandCrafting – What Does Your Consumer’s Brand Stand for?

BrandCrafting is a simple tool for agencies and clients to collaboratively plan their brand communication, humanize it, and find a sticky message. Ever wondered why, despite all your efforts, sales remain flat? Perhaps it is not your brand, it’s the message or how consumers perceive you. As businesses enter the creative era, innovative thinking and strategy are not enough because consumers are constantly changing – what worked then may not work now. You wil learn to:
• Build your future by understanding how consumers perceive your brand.
• Develop your skills in discovering what you don’t know yet – by understanding needs and finding the human value in your brand’s offering.
• Stretch your thinking to help you define your marketing message and ideas.
• Familiarize yourself with communication/account planning and get the clarity needed to collaboratively develop the best creativity with your advertising agency.
This workshop is targeted to marketers, brand managers, researchers and advertisers.

Leaders/Presenters

Alexandra Suarez

Puerto Rico, United States, Seriously Creative

Alexandra Suarez graduated from Cornell University and pursued an MBA in consumer behavior from ESADE Barcelona. She lived in New York, Spain, and South Africa and traveled to more than 40 countries before moving back to Puerto Rico to work in consumer research, strategic plannin... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Greiner B120

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT0703 What Twyla Tharp Can Teach Us about Creativity and Video Creation

Twyla Tharp is unquestionably one of the most-creative people in the history of modern dance. What makes her choreography so creative? Why is a Twyla Tharp dance recognizable as her work, and why has she been consistently creative through her career? This is a question Tharp has asked herself over many years. You will:
• Discover how Tharp viewed her own creativity to help us become more receptive to our own creative thinking.
• Explore challenging creativity problems and issues with Creative Problem Solving exercises.
• Learn how movement in dance translates to movement in video.

Leaders/Presenters

Steve Haskin

Michigan, United States, Industrial Strength Learning

Steve Haskin has produced hundreds of projects that are technical and uniquely artistic, involving images, sounds and text. At the University of Michigan, he worked in the operating room and studio to create educational surgery videos; at Borders he was a marketing website guru... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Greiner B116

Main Track, Mash-Up

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT0704 Simple. Nimble. Quick.

It’s a world full of scary buzzwords out there … disruptive innovation leading to transformational change resulting in agile organizations (or alternatively, gastric upset and stress). Most organizations and their leaders feel confused and left behind, knowing they’re still on the hook to grow and deliver BUT in an environment where the rules are anything but certain. This sometimes-provocative, no-nonsense session challenges you to think differently about the change you need to be to stay relevant to your customers, while getting ahead by uncovering the simple things that start-ups do to stay nimble and quick in a constantly changing world. You will:
• Learn why the whole world had better get nimble. Quick.
• Understand the core elements of a nimble organization from what we know about new ventures.
• Discover simple ways to begin creating more nimble organizations.

Leaders/Presenters

Paul Fleming

Ontario, Canada, Combustion Creativity

Friday June 16, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Current Topics and Research

Main Track Programs Extending

3:00pm

Incubation Break

Friday June 16, 2017 3:00pm - 3:30pm
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

3:30pm

Night Off: Free Time and Dinner on Own

Friday June 16, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TBA

Special Event

4:00pm

Night Off: Excursions

Friday sessions end at 3:30pm, so you can take some time to relax or to explore Buffalo! All excursion buses leave from Greiner Hall. If you are staying at UB, please note that the dining hall is NOT open on Friday evening. Takeout and delivery menus are available at the Greiner Main Desk.

EXCURSIONS DEPART FROM GREINER HALL AT 4:OO PM AND INCLUDE:
• Niagara Falls Guided-Tour ($73): 4:00-9:00pm
• Niagara Falls a la Carte ($37): 4:00-9:00pm
• 3600 Escape Room & Elmwood Village ($68): 4:00-9:30pm

Find out more: http://cpsiconference.com/special-events/

Friday June 16, 2017 4:00pm - 9:30pm
TBA

Special Event

5:00pm

Dinner + Incubation/Art

Friday June 16, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

9:00pm

SPEC11 CPS Jam

Friday June 16, 2017 9:00pm - 9:30pm
Greiner Hall - 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge

Special Event

9:30pm

NF300s Night Flights

Leaders/Presenters

Bonnie McKee

Night Flights Coordinator, Creative Problem Solving Institute

Friday June 16, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Greiner Parnes & Noller Bookstore

Night Flights, Mash-Up

9:30pm

Quiet Pub and Pub Hub

Friday June 16, 2017 9:30pm - Saturday June 17, 2017 12:00am
Perks Coffee / The Hub

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:00am

Breakfast

Saturday June 17, 2017 7:00am - 8:30am
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

8:00am

SPEC12 AM Amp

Leaders/Presenters

Donna Milani Luther

Massachusetts, United States, Inly School

Saturday June 17, 2017 8:00am - 8:15am
Hub Quad

Special Event

8:30am

EXT0801 Dissolve the Wall: Using Your Creativity to Design a New Future

Imagine that you are standing in front of a wall that spans left to right farther than you can see. You see, the wall wasn't there yesterday. At least you didn't notice it. Now, it’s all you can see. You are stuck. There is a solution to dissolving this wall – your creativity and a compelling vision for your future. The difference between the winners and the "also ran" are the visions and powerful images they create about their future. This is true in athletics and it is even more important in life. Whether you are 16 or 60, having a compelling vision for your future is absolutely vital for success and health. Research on aging has found that those individuals who have a higher sense of purpose live healthier and longer lives. Learn how to take the long view for your future to move beyond the day-to-day tactics that may keep you in the past. You will:
• Leave this session with a vision of your future.
• Articulate specific actions you can take to propel you toward that future.
• Practice living out your new future using specific imagery techniques you can take home with you.
• Take creative action on a goal, challenge, problem or opportunity in your life.

Leaders/Presenters

Roger Firestien

New York, United States, ICSC SUNY Buffalo State

Saturday June 17, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG4

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0802 Empathy Activist Training

Love is the answer. But how do you DO that? This training was originally created as a response to the U.S. election to help Americans struggling with how to interact with their colleagues, friends and families that held opposing political views. People were feeling hurt, afraid and even betrayed by those closest to them. Connection is possible, even when you disagree, but it takes specific skills to create these conversations. You will also learn how to better protect your own feelings and perspective, as well as how and when to speak so you are most likely to be heard. You will leave this workshop with the resources to lead this training in your own community. Previous participants have replicated this training for church groups, activists and community groups in both the U.S. and abroad. You will:
• Learn a simple, conceptual framework to quickly understand conflict.
• Practice a high-impact empathy technique that rapidly diffuses tension and creates connection.
• Develop skills to manage the conversation, no matter how intense the emotions.

Leaders/Presenters

Erica Marx

Confidence Coach, Inspiration to Action

Erica Marx is a confidence coach and communication skills trainer who works with creative people who are on a mission to make a big impact in the world. She is a New York State-certified conflict mediator with 15 years experience transforming conflicts into opportunities for conn... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0803 3D Modeling for Collaboration

3D modeling, rooted in Theory U and systems thinking, is a highly participatory, collaborative strategy for clarifying assumptions, uncovering problems, and creating shared meaning. We’ll share how we have used simple crafting and prototyping supplies as a way to enhance collaboration in our organization. You will:
• Develop an understanding of the practice of modeling
• Engage in a hands-on modeling experience.
• Explore scenarios where modeling is a great tool for developing insights and connections.

Leaders/Presenters

Amy Bosley

Vice President of Organizational Development and Human Resources, Valencia College

Amy Bosley is proud to work at the Aspen-prize winning Valencia College, where she has served students in a variety of capacities. Early in her career, she began teaching as an adjunct and dual-enrollment instructor in the East Campus communications department. After moving to a... Read More →

Katie Tagye

Florida, United States, Valencia College

Katie Tagye is the director of organizational design and development at Valencia College where she focuses on collaboration by design. In her role, Tagye has the unique opportunity to engage the college faculty and staff in discovering ways that creative thinking and collaboratio... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

8:30am

EXT0804 Amplify Your Creative Output With Your Story

Storytelling is the process of using narrative to amplify. We are wired to communicate through stories. Whether you are a business leader speaking to your team, a brand marketer speaking to customers, or a human being connecting to others, the ability to tell a great story helps you communicate with impact. You will learn through hands-on experiences:
• The principles of effective storytelling.
• How to mine your own experiences for storytelling.
• What stories work in various settings.
• How to craft your true, first-person stories.
• How to tell your stories live, without notes, to another person, to a small group, or to a live audience.

Leaders/Presenters

Ivy Eisenberg

New York, United States, Our IdeaWorks, LLC

Ivy Eisenberg is the founder of Our IdeaWorks, a customer-driven innovation and lean customer research consultancy. She helps companies connect to customers and other stakeholders to discover business opportunities, accelerate growth, and build and deliver successful products and... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B116

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

10:00am

Coffee Break

Saturday June 17, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

10:30am

EXT0901 TWISTED Tools & Techniques

The world is an immensely diverse place. We are all unique. One size does not fit all. Creative Problem Solving is no exception. In our work today, we are challenged to create environments and learning experiences that respect diversity. Hear how Janeen and Jennifer have twisted CPS tools this way and that way to meaningfully involve people of many backgrounds, including people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and sensory challenges. You will:
• Leave with more tools in your tool kit.
• Participate in a knowledge exchange, where you share adapted techniques that you have used to include a wide variety of people in CPS.
• Engage in an adapted CPS process to further explore "In what ways might we include a wide variety of people to actively participate in CPS in purposeful and meaningful ways?".

Leaders/Presenters

Janeen Halliwell

Ontario, Canada, People Minded Business

Janeen Halliwell is a principal consultant and trainer with People Minded Business, an agency that works with organizations focused on improving people's lives. She is also founder of We Move Forward, an International Women’s Day conference held annually on The Island of Women... Read More →

Jennifer Keilty-Friesen

Ontario, Canada, People Minded Business Inc.

Jennifer Keilty-Friesen founded People Minded Business in 2004 when she realized that she could be of the greatest assistance to organizations by cross-pollinating ideas from one organization to the next and one sector to the next. She quickly learned that she was meant to work o... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0902 Leveraging Brains: How to Create a Personal (and Virtual) Board of Directors

Expand your creative thinking, strengthen your ideas, and get ready to make change. Learn to amplify your effectiveness by virtually leveraging the thought power of others. Companies have boards of directors to help them make better decisions – why not individuals, too? Who would you want on your board? Albert Einstein? Alex Osborn? Your favorite aunt? We'll use the perspectives of others to help amplify our outcomes. You will:
• Develop insight-finding skills.
• Create a personalized board of directors.
• Practice making your solutions stronger with the support of your board.

Leaders/Presenters

Janese Evans

Minnesota, United States, Strategic Toolbox

Janese Evans is a marketing and creativity professional who has a talent for approaching problems in different ways. She helps organizations get unstuck, move forward, uncover solutions, and tap into their best strategic and creative thinking. As principal of Strategic Toolbox, s... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0903 Create a Workflow Process that Amplifies Accountability

An organization is the sum of its parts. Let us help you put all the pieces together, understanding how one person's decision impacts other individuals and the organization as a whole. Extra effort upfront means improved workplace relationships. Learn how to design workflow processes that are attainable so that employees do not need to create work-arounds. Fewer work-arounds means higher productivity. This provides the right tools to perform your responsibilities in the best possible way. Right tools means higher productivity. Our workplace is our community. Instead of asking yourself whom are you including in the process, ask yourself whom you are excluding. You will:
• Learn new practices to ensure your workspace is not excluding any employees.
• Practice relevant and effective communication.
• Learn positive intercultural practices and set realistic workflow processes.

Leaders/Presenters

Dawna Atamanchuk

Manitoba, Canada, Benefits and Beyond

Dawna Atamanchuk has been working in the field of learning and performance since 2003. She has the ability to conceptualize the needs of the organization, identify the learning gaps, and bring the right partners and tools to the table to design their plan. Those who know Dawna wi... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner LG4

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

10:30am

EXT0904 Creative Hero's Journey

You are the hero of your own story. Like all heroes, you are on a journey. And if you are like most at CPSI, your journey involves your creativity. So, what can the creative hero (you) learn from the journeying heroes of literature and history? Learn how the archetypal Hero's Journey mirrors the creative journey and explore how you can apply the lessons identified by Joseph Campbell and others to your own creative journeys – whether it's the journey of a single creative endeavor, or the journey of living a creative life. You will:
• Identify the stages of the classical Hero's Journey.
• Map the Hero's Journey to creative endeavors.
• Find personal lessons for being more successfully creative from the lessons of history's real and literary heroes.

Leaders/Presenters

Paul Reali

Trainer & Facilitator, OmniSkills

Trainer and facilitator Paul Reali helps teams discover and mine their creative potential. His company, OmniSkills serves clients across the United States, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Capital One, Eaton, Lowe's, Macy's, and Raytheon. Paul is the managing editor for ICSC Press... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
Greiner B116

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

11:30am

Lunch: Staggered Schedule by Program

Saturday June 17, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

1:30pm

EXT1001 Making of Meaning: Integrating Synectics and CPS

Getting beyond obvious ideas and the obvious understanding of the world around us is essential for creating breakthroughs and for deepening connection. We will explore how the power of metaphor, and other techniques for "making meaning," are leveraged in Synectics' frameworks, tools and models. You will:
• Gain insight and understanding by "making the strange familiar."
• Spur new connections by "making the familiar strange."
• Turn the very absurd into breakthroughs.

Leaders/Presenters

Joe Gammal

Massachusetts, United States, Synecticsworld

Joe Gammal is managing partner of Synecticsworld, working with leaders to build innovative organizations that create growth and meaningful change. Joe is a sought-after coach, facilitator, and trainer helping leaders and their teams invent and implement breakthrough solutions to key business challenges, and imbed capabilities and organizational support for a culture of innovation to take root. Joe has a real passion for helping others... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner LG3

Main Track, Process; Tools and Techniques

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT1002 (NEW) Creative Hero's Journey

Leaders/Presenters

Paul Reali

Trainer & Facilitator, OmniSkills

Saturday June 17, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner LG2

Main Track, Personal Growth

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT1003 Creativity for Professionals Who Have No Time: Rethinking Creativity

Let’s admit it. You are not able to feel creative because you have no time. During your work routine, it is hard to make time to daydream, be flexible, and ask questions when your supervisor wants some answers immediately. How do you manage that pressure and integrate creativity in a sector that is under-appreciating true innovation culture? Unfortunately, until a new look is taken, the current 87% of professionals worldwide who are feeling stuck and lack a creative outlet will remain that way. But there is a solution. It’s rethinking creativity. You will:
• Experience how to integrate creative thinking as a practical, tangible and life-skill set.
• Integrate creativity into habit building
• Learn how to articulate creativity in a professional setting and help others understand the value of creativity at work.
For the second half, we will learn how to articulate and share these values as an educator, facilitator, leader in an organization, or an employee.

Leaders/Presenters

Monica Kang

Founder & CEO, InnovatorsBox

Monica Kang is a creative educator and a passionate community builder. She founded InnovatorsBox to demystify society’s perception about creativity and has traveled to show how one can learn creativity regardless of what workplace or title you have. Since launching, InnovatorsB... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner B120

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

1:30pm

EXT1004 Disrupt CPSI/Creativity

Occasionally a presentation or event inspires you and makes you see things differently. Develop and perform an impactful visual presentation that is meant to inspire, inform and empower others. The Disrupt format is a series of short-focused presentations made by session participants who want to share their ideas and interact with an audience. Presentations are limited to five minutes with 20 moving slides on a creative idea that the presenter will prepare and present. The slides change every 15 seconds. The presenter(s) focuses on one topic in this short time frame. The audience is encouraged to interact during the presentation by clapping, laughing and providing positive comments. You will see cutting-edge presentations as examples, followed by an interactive and enjoyable way to develop presentation material. You will:
• Learn how to create impactful presentations using the Disrupt format.
• Develop and present a visual presentation, then interact with the audience.
• Reflect on presentations with new perspectives and insights.

Leaders/Presenters

Kimberly Hawkins

Human Resources Technology Consultant

Kimberly Hawkins is a human resources technology consultant. She considers herself a workplace anthropologist, using creativity to help solve technology problems in the workplace. She received her master’s in human resources from Cornell University and her bachelor’s in socio... Read More →

Bernie Murray

Associate Professor, Ryerson University

Bernie Murray is an associate professor in communication and design at Ryerson University. Currently, she is completing her doctoral degree in curriculum studies and teacher development from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Her research... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greiner B116

Main Track, Business

Main Track Programs Extending

3:30pm

BK201 Design Thinking: A 90-Minute Clinic

Leaders/Presenters

Sari Gluckin

Founder, Wishful Thinking

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner C135

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

3:30pm

BK202 Biodanza: Moving beyond Words through Music and Movement

“B” means to dance with life. Developed by a medical doctor, it reduces stress by combining music, movement and the expression of emotion in a progressive way to bring out individual and group expression and integrate all aspects of our humanity, including our passion, sense of vitality, and creativity. “B” uses music that is carefully selected for its rhythmic qualities to release the power of expression we all hold deep within us. It allows us to AMPLIFY and explore our potential and the principle of putting life first to promote health and a sense of well-being, as well as connect us to ourselves and others. “B” addresses the totality of the human being. It amplifies our entire perception of who we are. The exercises wake up our aliveness, and this allows us to really feel the intensity of each moment. Suspend your thinking for a while and immerse yourself in the joy and power of music and movement in a structured, guided process. No previous dance experience is necessary, as this does not involve specific steps. Self-regulation is key, meaning you move according to your own fitness and flexibility. You will:
• Amplify your sense of feeling alive and joyful.
• Increase your capacity for emotional expression without words.
• Enhance what lies within you and bring that into the world with more confidence.

Leaders/Presenters

Marlies Grindlay

South Africa, IFF

As a foodie, and sensory and consumer insights specialist, Marlies Grindlay gets to use her senses to guide the application of flavors for the FMCG industry, while seeking to understand consumers across the Sub-Saharan Africa region. She focuses on using the whole body, senses, and intuition in facilitating creative process, and helps people to tap into their inner wisdom to think more effectively. She believes the power of creative thinking lies in its capacity to drive change, starting from mindsets, seeing through different lenses, and making choices that give life. Marlies is a practitioner of the philosophies of Appreciative Inquiry and Biodanza, bringing possibility into innovation and individual expression by exploring the positive core, strengths, and values. Marlies is a graduate of the... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
KCT

Breakouts, Personal Growth

3:30pm

BK203 Making of Meaning: Integrating Synectics and CPS

Leaders/Presenters

Joe Gammal

Massachusetts, United States, Synecticsworld

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner LG3

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

3:30pm

BK204 Lessons Learned from Facilitating CPS for 35 years

Leaders/Presenters

William Shephard

New York, United States, CPSB, Inc.

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner B118

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

3:30pm

BK205 Peaceful Images, Creative Behaviors

Discover the Creative Imagination Toolkit for amplifying imaginative and productive thinking skills. This toolkit was developed by combining the expressive mandala drawing method of Jung with the principles of Multidimensional Interactive Creative Imagination Imagery Model of Khatana and the theoretical model of creative imagination of Jankowska and Karwowski. You will:
• Explore the therapeutic power of imagination and its history in psychology.
• Learn how to amplify your self awareness, using self-expressive mandala drawing, and how to use your imagination for better decision making and overcoming fear.
• Hear the story of my journey and how creative imagination helped me protect myself from Iran's oppressive government and education system.

Leaders/Presenters

Farzaneh Hedayati

Arizona, United States, Arizona State University

Farzaneh Hedayati is a graduate student in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University. She received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Allameh Tabataba'i University in Iran, and worked as an art therapist before immigration to the United States... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fargo Game Lounge 262

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

3:30pm

BK206 Amplify Your Work with MIT's Theory U

Theory U is replete with creative exercises with its focus on systems change. Discover the creative foundational elements of Theory U, which will entice you to think big – to amplify your creative work to the level of systems change. In this experiential workshop you will:
• Leave knowing some core creative components in Theory U.
• Have a road map of the “U” process to apply.
• Discover the aspirational applications of Theory U.
(Please dress comfortably to engage in a gentle embodiment exercise during the session.)

Leaders/Presenters

Lindsay McDonald

Ontario, Canada, FreshEye Thinking

Lindsay McDonald brings tri-sector leadership experience in the arts, business and purpose-focused organizations (nonprofits) to her work as principal at FreshEye Thinking. Exploring and co-designing innovative engagement and empowerment strategies for companies, communities and... Read More →

Denise Pinto

Ontario, Canada, Bus Rides with Urbanists

Denise Pinto is a writer, urbanist, and creative strategist. Formerly the executive director of a global charity based in Toronto, Canada, she takes a systems view when designing cross-sector partnerships to advocate for inclusive, citizen-led initiatives. Pinto has delivered key... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Porter Study Lounge

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

3:30pm

BK207 What Twyla Tharp Can Teach Us about Creativity and Video Creation

Leaders/Presenters

Steve Haskin

Michigan, United States, Industrial Strength Learning

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner LG2

Breakouts, Mash-Up

3:30pm

BK208 Raising Creative Thinkers Who Turn Information into Knowledge

Learn how to fascinate children and youth with interdisciplinary materials. See how literature and paintings explore the glory of nature and how science helps us experience its mysteries to instill environmental awareness and ignite ideation. Educators will be given tools and inspired towards better English proficiency, attitudes and motivation. Parents and grandparents will be enriched on how to complement classic academic studying with creativity facilitation. What will give workers an advantage in the knowledge age? The skill of creatively finding questions no one has sought before, locating the most-relevant information responding to the needs arising from those questions, developing it, and summing it up in knowledge that is useful. What is stopping us from educating for such skills? How do we direct children's intuitive creativity into such high-thinking skills? Children's creative thinking is associative, imaginative, and curious. By positively directing it, we can help them celebrate it and make the best of it. Come to practice Explore, Experience, Examine, Elevate and Express – the out-of-the-box strategy for turning information into knowledge by young flexible minds preparing them for the future. You will:
• Be inspired with an empathetic frame of mind for building creative environments at school and at home .
• Learn how to step back from lecturing and step into mentoring, enriching and inspiring with creativity.
• Learn how to complement classical education with creative thinking facilitation.

Leaders/Presenters

Michelle Korenfeld

Manager, Raising Creative Thinkers

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner B116

Breakouts, Education

3:30pm

BK209 Blinding Flash of the Obvious

Creativity and conflict exist as realities in our daily lives. They have an implicitly shared identity – one cannot exist without the other. Creativity causes conflict, yet creativity is needed to generate new solutions to existing dilemmas to resolve conflicts. Connections, relationships and ambiguities among and between conflict and creativity will be explored, especially correlations between Creative Problem Solving and conflict resolution. You will:
• Challenge your assumptions and mental models, as both blocks to creativity and causes of conflict.
• Synthesize relationships between your creative attributes and your orientation to conflict.
• Strengthen your active listening and responding skills through small-group discussion and interactions.

Leaders/Presenters

Louise Neilson

Oregon, United States, Range Mediation and Consulting

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner B120

Breakouts, Mash-Up

3:30pm

BK210 Dissolve the Wall: Using Your Creativity to Design a New Future

Leaders/Presenters

Roger Firestien

New York, United States, ICSC SUNY Buffalo State

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner LG4

Breakouts, Personal Growth

3:30pm

BK211 Design Thinking to Amplify Competitiveness in Today's Business

Today's businesses are dominated by disruptive upstarts and catastrophic changes. To survive, businesses need to adapt and innovate relentlessly. To charter the courses in unknown waters, business leaders need to catch the weak signals and faint premonitions of upcoming tidal change waves. We will explore strategies, such as design thinking, to build a collaborative, open ecosystem; tools to analyze data to reveal formulated patterns and movement; contextual data to explore cultural sensitivities, as well as age and generation factors; and unfamiliar and unexpected scenarios to practice. These and many other strategies are critical in today's business landscape. You will:
• Learn to better catch the signals and premonitions of upcoming business trends.
• Be familiar with some tools and strategies for forecasting future trends.
• Better grasp the upheavals and relentless changes in today's business world.

Leaders/Presenters

Cecilia Yau

Ontario, Canada, Creative Challenges

Cecilia Yau is an educational consultant, a Creative Problem Solving facilitator, a speaker, an editor, and a writer. She had been a coordinator of the gifted program (kindergarten to grade 13) in the Niagara South Board of Education in Canada for 20 years. She was appointed chai... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner C134

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

3:30pm

BK212 Education on ICE

The Koning Willem I College in the Netherlands wants faculty, staff and students to make the best use of their creative potential. They think it is essential to develop creativity as a core competence and a crucial skill, both in business and in education. In order to create a common language for multi-disciplinary projects, the college started to implement the ICE (Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship) Model in 2016. There are many models for creativity and innovation: Creative Problem Solving, thinkx Productive Thinking Model, design thinking, Lateral Thinking, etc. Here, you will learn about the ICE Model, which is based on all of these models. You will:
• Learn the ICE model, a creative process that moves through Pit, Trigger, Context, Question, Idea, Solution and Pitch – with a special emphasis on metacognitive/reflective thinking in the so-called Pit.
• Practice the steps of the ICE model.
• Explore how you might apply the ICE Model in your own school or business.

Leaders/Presenters

Harry Van Der Schans

Netherlands, Koning Willem I College

Harry van der Schans, creativity expert, author of iDNA, and director of the Center for Creativity and Innovation at Koning Willem I College/School for the Future. The college embraces the teaching and learning of creative thinking skills and competencies for students, faculty, a... Read More →

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Porter Main Lounge 241

Breakouts, Education

3:30pm

BK213

Saturday June 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Greiner C135

Breakouts, Personal Growth

5:00pm

Dinner + Incubation/Art

Saturday June 17, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:30pm

SPEC13 CEF Improv Comedy and Auction

Saturday June 17, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm
KCT

Special Event

9:30pm

NF400s Night Flights

Leaders/Presenters

Bonnie McKee

Night Flights Coordinator, Creative Problem Solving Institute

Saturday June 17, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Greiner Parnes & Noller Bookstore

Night Flights, Mash-Up

9:30pm

Quiet Pub and Pub Hub + START PACKING!

Saturday June 17, 2017 9:30pm - Sunday June 18, 2017 12:00am
Perks Coffee / The Hub

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

7:00am

Breakfast

Sunday June 18, 2017 7:00am - 8:30am
C3

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

8:00am

Residence Hall Checkout

Residence Hall checkout time is 11:00 AM. Please begin packing and checking out starting at 8:00 AM. If you check out after 11:00 AM, a $50 late fee applies. We can hold your luggage for you Sunday morning if you check out before the close of CPSI and/or if you leaving after the close of CPSI.

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:00am - 11:00am
TBA

8:30am

BK301 Setting the Stage for Improvisation

Leaders/Presenters

Jane Fischer

New York, United States, Improv Connections

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Fargo Game Lounge 262

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

BK302 Design Thinking Crash Course (Inspired from Stanford d.school)

Design thinking is part of the Creative Problem Solving family of methodologies. Designed for newbies, this session will give you the chance to experience the full design thinking process in 90 minutes, and create a product designed specifically for your assigned user. Amplify your knowledge about other creativity practices, and understand how CPS is similar and different. So when people ask you about design thinking (buzz word that it is these days), you can tell them you have experienced it. You will:
• Understand the principles of design thinking.
• Experience an overview of the full process.
• Understand how CPS and design thinking relate.

Leaders/Presenters

Deborah Madelaine

United Arab Emirates, Mars GCC

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG4

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

BK303 Mash-Up Magic: The Power of Concept Blending

Concept blending (aka "Mash-Ups") is at the heart of innovation, or any kind of truly new and different thinking. Blending very different concepts with each other is a type of forced association that can be a highly effective way to get to breakthrough. That's the good news. The bad news is that they are not intuitive to most people and significant mental scaffolding is required for the average ideator. Come to learn how to do this better. You will:
• Learn what a concept blend is and how to do one.
• Learn how to scaffold the thinking of participants to do more effective concept blends.
• Understand how to facilitate concept blends in different situations.

Leaders/Presenters

Gregg Fraley

Founder, GFi, Gregg Fraley Innovation

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG3

Breakouts, Mash-Up

8:30am

BK304 Motivating Audiences: Strategies to Increase Engagement

Have you experienced a challenge getting and maintaining the attention of your audience? Have you ever hoped you could deal more effectively with the short attention spans of learners, teach important points with interactive exercises, help your group gel and feel connected to each other, or deal with difficult participants? If you answered "yes" to any of these, this interactive workshop is for you. Discover principles for leading exercises and:
• Engage in 10-15 brief activities that you can incorporate into your own teaching or training.
• Learn pointers for conducting icebreakers and activities, including magic in a presentation (you will learn two or more magic tricks).
• Explore how to promote teamwork by using activities and exercises to teach important points, self-awareness, and Creative Problem Solving.
• Learn how to infuse appropriate humor in presentations.

Leaders/Presenters

Bruce Baum

Faculty Emeritus, Buffalo State College

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner LG2

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

BK305 Play It Forward: Inspiration to ACTION

Only a few magical hours of CPSI remain. What message is coming through for you? What possibilities are emerging? What's your next move? How can you take what you've experienced here and amplify your impact? Let's play about it!! Join this fast-paced workshop for a series of games and activities derived from improv theater to determine your next steps. You came here for a reason. Now let's make the most out of this experience for you, for CPSI, and for the world! You will:
• Reconnect with your intention for attending CPSI.
• Create a new personalized tool for accessing clarity and power.
• Clarify and commit to your next action steps.

Leaders/Presenters

Erica Marx

Confidence Coach, Inspiration to Action

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B116

Breakouts, Personal Growth

8:30am

BK307 Liberating Structures: Designing Engagement and Collaboration

Liberating Structure methods include 33+ options for designing engaging interactions that lead to creativity and innovation. We’ll interactively explore the work of Henri Lipmanowicz and Keith McCandless's invitation to make structural changes in the way we work in order to engage everyone and harness the collaborative and creative power of the group. You will:
• Discover the microstructures and principles of Liberating Structures.
• Experience several hands-on Liberating Structures activities.
• Explore how Liberating Structures complements Creative Problem Solving.

Leaders/Presenters

Dan Bigonesse

Principal, Bigonesse + Partners

As a trainer and facilitator, Dan Bigonesse has spent the last 20 years helping people expand their thinking and discover new possibilities. With his quick wit, probing questioning skills, and productive thinking techniques, he helps clients engage their whole brain and find prod... Read More →

Katie Tagye

Florida, United States, Valencia College

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner C135

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

BK308 Solving the Diversity Puzzle: Closing the Gap Between Intention and Success

For years, we have measured diversity by counting how many members of target groups were on the roster. What was missing was inclusion – the process of shifting the culture to value a diverse population. With a focus on statistics, those not part of the dominant culture often found themselves on the outside – disengaged and underutilized. If diversity is about numbers, inclusion is about creating an environment where everyone can be a meaningful contributor; a competitive advantage for organizations willing to take the time to do it right. This workshop is for anyone interested in inclusivity; whether looking to expand opportunities for under-served populations, to work on a global stage, or simply to take advantage of diverse work styles. You will:
• Learn what it means to create a culture of inclusion and what the research tells us about why it is important for creativity, innovation and organizational outcomes across the board.
• Learn the building blocks of an inclusive culture – the foundation and the four pillars of success.
• Learn actionable strategies (both short-term and long-range) to help begin (or expand) a journey to inclusion.

Leaders/Presenters

Gina Paigen

New York, United States, ThirdWay Leadership

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B118

Breakouts, Mash-Up

8:30am

BK309 Simplify to Persuade: How to Move Your Audience to Action

How do you make your audience listen? How do you make them believe in your product/service? And when they do, how do you move them from belief to action? Through simplicity and persuasion techniques, we can have your target audience come to his/her most logical conclusion, which reflects yours. In other words, help buyers to buy. You will learn:
• Different persuasion tactics and case studies about how to use them.
• How simplicity can give you the most sophisticated solutions.
• How to use persuasion techniques .
• How to develop communication materials that deliver result$.
• To improve your communication skills.

Leaders/Presenters

Mahmoud Arafa

Virginia, United States, Designframe USA

Anywhere you find professionals contemplating the intersection of design and persuasion, you will find Mahmoud Arafa and his work that motivates people to action. He has a long list of clients for whom he designs and applies persuasion strategies that produce phenomenal results... Read More →

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner B120

Breakouts, Business

8:30am

BK310 Amplifyze, Colorize, Stickify: Convert Normal Processes to Engaged Fun

Despite the wonderfully engaging, dynamic, creative tools and techniques of CPSI, some clients want "normal" processes, such as strategic planning (yawn), operational planning (ho hum), organizational design (yikes), enterprise architecture, and even (ugh, wait for it) reverse-process maintenance re-engineering. So I amplified it, colorized it, stickified it and CPSI-ized it. Now, I have one to two strategic planning clients every month, with clients who say, “I never knew strategic planning could be so engaging, colorful and fun!” You will:
• Learn tools, techniques and best practices to amplify, colorize and stickify.
• Discover examples of normal problem solving and planning processes that are ripe for amping.
• Practice! Learn by doing. Try strategic planning that is amped, colored and sticked.
• Discover the benefits of rotating flip charts, StickyWalls, paper airplanes, and more.

Leaders/Presenters

Bill Olsen

Lead Guide, Olsen Innovations

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Greiner C134

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

BK311 Laughter Yoga

Learn what laughter yoga is and how to use the four steps of laughter yoga. Understand why humor is a key ingredient for creativity and learn to use laughter yoga in your sessions. We will do a number of fun exercises that you can apply to your own sessions. A must for trainers! You will:
• Learn intelligent humor.
• Apply the four steps of laughter yoga.
• Experience and learn the laughter yoga exercises.

Leaders/Presenters

Sunil Gupta

India, ideas

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Porter Main Lounge 241

Breakouts, Process; Tools and Techniques

8:30am

BK312 Seven Secrets of the Lost Art of Appreciation

The psychologist and philosopher William James (1842-1910) said: “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” Since the time of that quote, many wise men and women have added that an essential part of living is to appreciate what life is all about. And in our world of creativity, appreciation of the wonder of it all is critical. In this experiential and interactive workshop, we will share fresh and exciting ways to appreciate ourselves, our families, friends, colleagues and clients. We will increase and truly amplify our creative sensitivities by exploring ways to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of this essential part of our human nature, appreciation. Our time together will be an “Ahhhh” experience, guaranteed to touch your soul and put a smile on your face with the goal of getting to IT, the true appreciation of what life is all about. You will:
• Explore and discover exciting ways of appreciating our natural and human environment.
• Recognize the obstacles that get in the way of our appreciation of all that surrounds us.
• Learn practical ways of overcoming those obstacles.

Leaders/Presenters

Steven Shama

Massachusetts, United States, JoyWorks Communications

Sunday June 18, 2017 8:30am - 10:00am
Porter Study Lounge

Breakouts, Personal Growth

10:00am

Coffee Break

Sunday June 18, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am
TBA

Meals | Breaks | Hub Pub

10:30am

SPEC14 CPSI 2017 Closing Ceremony

Sunday June 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am
KCT

Keynote/Spotlight

11:00am

RESIDENCE HALL CHECKOUT

Please be sure to check out of your residence hall room by 11:00 AM. A $50 fee applies to late checkouts.

Sunday June 18, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm
TBA

11:45am

SPEC15 Action Planning and Coaching: Preparing to Take CPSI Home

Ready to plan your next creativity practice steps? Sign up for a 30-minute Action Plan session to focus on manageable next steps that you can plan for now and enact as soon as you get home. Find request form posted on wall by blue buffalo in Greiner first floor. Also, join Erica Marx Sunday morning for her "Play It Forward: Inspiration to ACTION" breakout to help you get started, whether you sign up for a private Action Plan coaching session or not. This session will help you consider at the end of CPSI: What message is coming through for you? What possibilities are emerging? What's your next move? How can you take what you've experienced here and amplify your impact?

Sunday June 18, 2017 11:45am - 1:15pm
Greiner Hall - 1st Floor Cubbies

Special Event

12:00pm

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Free airport shuttles will run on the hour between 12:00 and 4:00 PM from Greiner Hall.

Sunday June 18, 2017 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Greiner Hall