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Innovation strategist & speaker

Jeff DeGraff

Transform innovation culture with Jeff DeGraff, speaker and "Dean of Innovation." Jeff works with Fortune 500 companies to develop innovation strategies, creative mindsets, and organizational growth, delivering expertise from his role at the University of Michigan and bestselling publications.

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Jeff DeGraff's biography

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  • Advisor to Fortune 500 companies on innovation
  • Business professor at the University of Michigan
  • Bestselling author and speaker on innovation strategies
Jeff DeGraff is a renowned advisor to Fortune 500 companies, an expert in innovation, a business professor at the University of Michigan, and a bestselling author. Known as the "Dean of Innovation," he has helped numerous Fortune 500 companies develop innovation culture, strategies, and competencies. With his extensive experience in academia and the business world, including his role as an executive at Domino's Pizza, Jeff is at the forefront of unleashing innovation in a rapidly changing world. His mission is to democratize innovation and cultivate creative mindsets for everyone. Jeff offers insightful speeches on topics such as creating a culture of innovation, harnessing the power of constructive conflict, and jumpstarting organizational growth. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of individual innovation and provides practical strategies to refresh and reinvent one's career.

Topics, sessions and talks

Business Design In The New Tech Centric World
Jeff DeGraff discusses how businesses can innovate and thrive by integrating new technologies into their design strategies, emphasizing adaptability in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Leading Innovation: How To Jumpstart Your Organisation's Growth Engine
Jeff DeGraff shares strategies on fostering innovation within organizations to drive growth, emphasizing the importance of creativity and adaptability in the competitive business landscape.
The Creative Power Of Constructive Conflict
Self-esteem in moderation can be a useful buffer against stress, and makes us feel good. But there are dangers associated with too much self-esteem and it can prove elusive when we most need it. This talk will help you to understand self-esteem more fully, spot the danger signs of hubris, and gives a more useful, enduring approach to how we feel about ourselves.

Why we recommend booking Jeff

Jeff brings a wealth of experience from advising Fortune 500 companies and teaching at the University of Michigan, making him an unparalleled resource in fostering innovation within your team or business. His proven strategies for creating a culture of innovation and harnessing constructive conflict can transform your organization's approach to challenges and growth. Booking Jeff as a speaker will not only inspire but also equip your team with practical tools to innovate and thrive in today's competitive landscape.

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Trusted by GE, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer

Testimonials

Jeff has provided marketing professionals across GE with a memorable, collaborative process that leverages existing creativity.

Beth Comstock, SVP & CMO

SVP & CMO, GE

Innovation is a skill, not a grift. It can be routinized, like any other business imperative...Jeff shows you the way.

Drew Boyd

Jeff DeGraff's methods work!

Pfizer

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What topics does Jeff DeGraff specialise in?
Jeff DeGraff specialises in discussing innovation, organizational growth, creative mindsets and more.
What is Jeff DeGraff's speaking style like?
Jeff delivers memorable, collaborative sessions that unlock creativity and make innovation practical. His approach is engaging, actionable, and proven to help professionals develop new skills and drive business growth.
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