As a Senior Facilitator at SIT – Systematic Inventive Thinking, I am an opinion leader in the areas of Innovation and Creativity with over two decades of experience. I facilitate across all SIT applications, including New Product Development, Marketing Communications/Advertising, Problem Solving, and Innovative Strategy, with particular expertise in Conflict Resolution and Co-Opetition applications.
With a background spanning almost 10 years in IT and Hi-Tech developments as a CIO and Systems Management expert, I bring a unique perspective to innovation processes. I've conducted projects with leading international clients including Disney, Airtel, Kraft, Siemens, Molex, OCBC, BP, HP, and Tnuva, and have extensive experience working in developing markets and with social and environmental organizations.
I'm passionate about sharing innovative methodologies and insights through keynote speaking, workshops, and academic lectures around the world.
Expert facilitator in structured creativity methodologies that enable predictable innovation for organizations worldwide.
Applying structured inventive thinking to identify novel solutions to complex business challenges.
Creating innovative approaches to brand messaging and advertising that break through market noise.
Guide organizations through structured innovation processes to create groundbreaking products and services.
Developing frameworks for competing companies to collaborate while maintaining competitive advantages.
Specialized in applying creative thinking methodologies to resolve complex organizational and interpersonal conflicts.
As an innovation researcher, I regularly publish articles exploring new methodologies and insights in the field of creative thinking.
An exploration of different approaches to innovation tools and when to use each for maximum effectiveness.
Read on LinkedIn →How the automotive industry can embrace new innovation paradigms to address current challenges.
Read on LinkedIn →A critical examination of innovation practices in the current business landscape.
Read on LinkedIn →A balanced perspective on the value of TRIZ methodology in modern innovation practices.
Read on LinkedIn →Ran an innovation workshop as part of the TED University at TED India (2009), supported TEDMED in Jerusalem, and presented twice at TEDx Klagenfurt, sharing innovative thinking methodologies with global audiences.You can watch my TED talk here.
Regular lecturer at leading academic institutions worldwide, including Columbia University, London Business School, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Tel Aviv University, Reichman University, Haifa University, and SIM in Singapore.
Successfully facilitated innovation projects with scores of multinational corporations, helping them develop breakthrough products, services, and strategies that created significant market impact.
Frequently featured on podcasts and media outlets discussing innovation methodologies, creative thinking, and the future of business transformation.
"Erez's facilitation of our innovation workshop transformed how our team approaches problem-solving. His methodologies are both structured and creative, leading to breakthrough ideas we would never have discovered otherwise."
"The Systematic Inventive Thinking approach that Erez brought to our organization has become an essential part of our product development process. His expertise and engaging teaching style made complex innovation principles accessible to everyone."
"Working with Erez on our marketing strategy challenges was eye-opening. His unique perspective and structured creativity techniques helped us develop campaigns that significantly outperformed our previous approaches."
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