Roger von oech biography

  • Roger von Oech is an American speaker, conference organizer, author, and toy-maker whose focus has been on the study of creativity.
  • Roger von Oech is an author, inventor, and speaker.
  • Roger von Oech is the founder and president of Creative Think, a California-based consulting firm that specializes in stimulating creativity and innovation.
  • Roger von Oech

    Roger von Oech

    Roger von Oech with the Ball of Whacks, presenting at a creativity seminar in London ()

    BornRoger von Oech
    () February 16, (age&#;76)
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    OccupationCreativity theorist, writer, speaker, consultant, and inventor
    NationalityAmerican
    EducationB.A. Ohio State, Ph.D. Stanford University

    Roger von Oech (born February 16, ) is an American speaker, conference organizer, author, and toy-maker whose focus has been on the study of creativity.[1][2][3]

    Professional life

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    In , von Oech earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in the self-created interdisciplinary program "History of Ideas".[2] Shortly afterwards, he began providing services in creativity consulting, working with companies such as Apple, IBM, Disney, Sony, and Intel.

    In the s, he created and produced the "Innovation in Industry" conference series in Palo Alto, which included Silic

    Roger Von Oech Speaker Biography

    Roger von Oech is an internationally recognized leader in stimulating creativity and innovation. Since , his seminars, workshops, and presentations have enhanced the creative skills of more than a million participants. In addition, his two creative thinking books, A Whack on the Side of the Head, and A Kick in the Seat of the Pants, along with his Creative Whack Pack, card deck have activated the creative juices of many millions around the world. His book, Expect the Unexpected (Or You Won&#;t Find It) promises new insights for those looking to improve their own creative skills.

    Roger received his Bachelor’s degree from OhioState in history and philosophy. He also won various honors: Phi Beta Kappa, President&#;s Scholarship Award, Scholar-Athlete Award.  Von Oech earned his Ph.D. from StanfordUniversity in a self-conceived interdisciplinary program in the “History of Ideas.”

    Upon graduation, he went to work fo

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