<p>One of the world’s leading innovation experts, Stephen Shapiro inspires organizations to break free from conventional thinking, turning their biggest challenges into unparalleled opportunities for growth.</p><p>Stephen Shapiro doesn’t just teach innovation—he redefines it. With decades of industry experience and a keen ability to spot opportunities others miss, Stephen has transformed how leaders and teams approach business challenges. From his groundbreaking shift at Accenture, where he pivoted from driving layoffs to fostering growth and job creation, to his role today as a sought-after global speaker and advisor, Stephen’s approach is anything but standard. </p><p>Having authored six books, including his latest<em> Pivotal: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World</em> (2024), he’s worked with top-tier companies like 3M, P&G, Marriott, Nike, and Microsoft to revolutionize their innovation strategies. Through high-energy keynotes and customized advisory services, Stephen inspires organizations to break free from conventional thinking, turning their biggest challenges into unparalleled opportunities for growth.</p>
Foremost Authority on Innovation Culture; Former Partner at Accenture
<ul><li><strong>Revealing Invisible Solutions</strong></li><li>What if your organization had an effective and systematic approach to deal with any problem or opportunity? To find better solutions, you need to first ask better questions. The questions you ask determine which solutions you’ll see and which will remain hidden. This interactive keynote contains a very simple tool to reframe any problem multiple ways: twenty-five lenses that help you gain different perspectives. Packed with powerful stories and practical tools, this speech will enable teams to start mastering any challenge. </li><li><strong>Pivotal: Creating Stability in World of Uncertainty, Disruption, and AI</strong></li><li>In our fast-paced modern world, workplace burnout and confusion have become the norm. But it doesn’t need to be this way. This keynote offers a powerful antidote to the dizzying spinning and relentless chaos overwhelming countless organizations (and individuals) today. Stephen provides practical tools to help audiences distinguish genuine opportunities from mere distractions, thereby creating stability in one's professional and personal life. The concept of stability is akin to a basketball player executing a pivot. While one foot moves in a circular motion, the other remains anchored to the ground. The unsung hero is the foot that doesn’t move, as it provides the solid foundation and stability needed for future shifts. This speech champions the planted foot. By focusing on what doesn’t—and shouldn’t—change, one can build a robust foundation that supports future shifts without wasting valuable resources on bright shiny objects or fleeting fads.</li><li><strong>Small Bets to Win Big at Innovation</strong></li><li>We live in challenging times. Inflation. Supply chain disruptions. Pandemics. War. Talent shortages. Given this level of uncertainty, we need a different approach for innovation. When you can’t predict what will happen next, traditional long-term investment strategies fail. The key to being nimble during these turbulent times is to focus on placing many small bets – rather than a few large ones. But what bets do you place? Which bets should you kill? And when should you double down? Answering these questions is the key to success</li><li><strong>Personality Poker®: Creating a High-Performing Innovation Team</strong></li><li>Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation. How can you increase your innovation potential? Play Personality Poker® with Steve Shapiro! This is the most interactive keynote your audience will ever experience and has been done with audiences of more than 1,000 people in a Vegas casino! Be ready for an incredible way to kick off your conference as it will set the tone for the rest of your event!</li></ul>