Talks
Daring Play
“Oh…Wow. Chris.
Just—Wow.”
- Jean Miller, Dean Fine Arts ISU & President International Council of Fine Arts Deans
“It was life changing.”
- Jeremy Burcenski, ISU Graduate, Video Production Specialist at First Trust
Empathy Design 2.0
The Collaboration Revolution,
Are You Ready?
Deeply understanding self and others improves collaboration in our personal and professional lives.
Transform collaboration by fostering understanding and decreasing conflict.
Lead healthier, more energized, and effective teamwork in all areas of life.
Ignite creative problem solving and innovation.
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Studies show that how we collaborate—whether in our workplaces, homes, or online communities—is not just breaking down; it's hurting our health and well-being. Chris's Empathy Design 2.0 revolutionizes how we work together by solving problems more efficiently while reducing conflict and stress. This approach enhances collaboration by respecting diverse mindsets and perspectives and prioritizing everyone's well-being, not just the end beneficiaries.
Empathy Design 2.0 fills a critical void in traditional teamwork techniques by challenging the formerly celebrated goals of Design Thinking's "end user obsession" and the outdated use of compromise. Instead, it moves us towards a win-win environment where participants gain a profound understanding of each other's needs and motivations. This understanding decreases frustration and enhances creativity, leading to superior outcomes in both our personal and professional lives.
Other keynote topics: Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Design Thinking, A.I., Creative Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Storytelling in Business.