Lynda's practicalreal-world business experience resonates
with proactive executives that need new solutions now.
You'll work with one of the most experienced senior leaders in the de
Bono Thinking Systems global network. Lynda Curtin's unique insights,
examples, passion and professionalism lay the foundation for top-notch
client engagements.
She approaches each client challenge with a fresh perspective.
She is the creative force behind the Innovation Instinct
concept and program--a personal assessment system used to help clients
strengthen their ability to generate, build and implement valuable ideas
incorporating
Six Thinking Hats and
Lateral Thinking tools.
Background Highlights--Lynda
Shot her first hole-in-one on December 19, 2009.
Is one of only 33 de Bono Thinking Systems Master
Trainers/Facilitators in the world--is trained and certified by de
Bono.
Led the development and world-wide launch of
Focus
on Facilitation, the first workshop
developed without Edward de Bono's direct involvement. Her facilitation
expertise and deep knowledge of de Bono methods are recognized as a
strong asset in the de Bono Thinking Systems global network.
Presented the business case to Edward de Bono and
secured his hearty support and the rights to develop, publish and sell official de Bono
school materials through de Bono for Schools.
School materials K-College are available for purchase
online here.
Top and bottom-line business experience--broke sales and profit records--delivered over $100
million in sales while Product Manager, Major Appliances.
Real-world practical business experience with product
development, packaging design, merchandising, advertising,
marketing, market research, forecasting, supply chain, and vendor
negotiations.
Leads
Practical Innovation Boot Camps to help clients clarify
what innovation is for their business, where to hunt for it, and how
to develop it.
Was inducted into the Innovator's Club by de Bono
Consulting for her unique client work with de Bono tools.
Alternative Bio for Lynda
Curtin--publish for your event
Lynda Curtin is a Canadian now living in Southern California. She
is an expert de Bono Thinking Systems practitioner. A talented
facilitator, Lynda led the development of de Bono’s Focus on
Facilitation workshop. She designed it to equip leaders with the
tools and skills necessary to lead thinking together meetings that
deliver remarkable results. She is the creator of the term
“Innovation Instinct” used to create a simple framework to help
people improve their ability to generate, build-on, and implement
valuable ideas. Her work has taken her around the world with a
diverse group of clients including ABB, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson,
The Hartford, HP, Barrick Gold, Genentech, JPL/NASA and OD Network
Ottawa. Lynda also launched a new business division, de Bono for
Schools, the official provider of de Bono school materials in North
America. Her intent is to equip students to become excellent
lifelong thinkers. Lynda is a keen golfer and shot her first
hole-in-one on December 19th, 2009.
Sampling of Client Comments:
"Thanks so much for the session this morning (Oct.
2010)-- I totally enjoyed it, as I did all your sessions. You were a
great addition to the conference this year, and your material was a
perfect fit with our theme--Thinking Organizations SUCCEED!. But having
great material is one thing - being able to present it with such
enthusiasm is yet another. Thank you for all the time you took to
prepare for this conference - it really showed!"
—Deborah Connors, President, The Health Work & Wellness Group
"I recently attended the Health Work and Wellness
Conference in Vancouver BC (Oct. 2010), and was fortunate enough hear
your talk on thinking (Power-Up Your Organization's Thinking). Thanks
so much for sharing your insights with us, as they've helped me get a
better grasp on how to direct my own strategic thinking." —Sean
O'Neill, Director, Western Group Disability Operations, Manulife
Financial
"By the end of this year we will have doubled our
business since our creative thinking session with you, and we are 60% of
the way to the goal. It's almost time to raise the bar! —
Dan Weare, National Business Manager
"The results of the training are visible. We have
received a large research project due in part to the creativity tools
Lynda taught us." — Alex D'Anci, Marketing
Manager, ABB Finland
"Lynda thanks for the great job at the facilitation and
for your thorough follow-up. You're a champ!" —
Kathy Myers, President, de Bono Thinking Systems, Inc.
“You are one of the best instructors I’ve ever
experienced! You have changed my thinking - and so - my life!” —
Julie Goss Weir, Performance Consultant,
California Department of Consumer Affairs
Sampling of Lynda's Clients: HP Center of Expertise for Innovation, Barrick Gold,
Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech, JPL/CalTech/Nasa, Nestle, ABB,
Porter Novelli, PrimeraTurf, DentSply, Zenith Insurance, AstraZeneca,
The Hartford, METRO, Kimberly Clark, Johnsonville Sausage, Naval War
College, World Future Society, Well-Advised, Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, OD Network Ottawa, de Bono Thinking
Systems, de Bono Consulting, de Bono Group ...
International Experience: Canada, China, Costa
Rica, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, United States.
de Bono Credentials
If someone is presenting themselves as a de Bono
trainer/consultant/facilitator and you are not sure of their
credentials, we are happy to check our global database for you. We are
committed to protecting the integrity and copyrights of Dr. de Bono’s
wide body of important work.
Contact
Lynda Curtin to explore how she might help you reach your business goals.
