innovation collision 2015
SIMON
BRAY
SIMON BRAY is an expert in unlocking innovation and collaboration in large organizations.
He has lead successful large scale transformation programs for clients such as Pfizer, Disney, Four Seasons, Unilever, Google, BP and Citi.
Simon’s background is management consultancy, starting his career at Accenture, before moving to a boutique change management consultancy called 7days. Prior to rise, Simon held multiple leadership roles over 10 years at the innovation consultancy, What If, most recently starting up the Brazil practice in San Paulo. He has a degree in Psychology.
Simon loves adventure and travels to far-flung destinations whenever humanly possible. He lives in Brooklyn NYC and he and his wife Jo are having baby Bray this Spring.
SESSION: Leading for a Culture of Innovation
SYNOPSIS
A 30-minute speech around how to build, sponsor and sustain a culture of innovation. This session is highly interactive and based upon direct experience of working with companies to help them unlock creativity and collaboration. We blend theory (25%), storytelling (50%) and conversation (25%).
Attendees will walk away with:
• A common understanding around what an innovation culture looks like
• Insight into the most common barriers and enablers of innovation culture
• A simple tool-based framework to enable diagnosis and action planning
• Best practices from some of the world’s most innovative companies
A BIT ABOUT RISE
We are a capability and culture consultancy specializing in innovation,
leadership and learning. We have worked for over 10 years in this space, have
helped many companies around the world build innovation muscles, and have
trained many thousands of people. Our clients currently include:
