CREATIVITY
INNOVATION
JEAN DAVID
Biography
I am an independent communications researcher and consultant on creativity and innovation. A professional speaker, I am one of the principal architects of Cirque du Soleil, as described in the book Blue Ocean Strategy. I'm one of the pioneers and builders of Cirque, where I was Vice President of Marketing for 15 years, from 1984 to 1999. During this time, I developed innovative methods of marketing and introduced the magic of Le Grand Chapiteau to other cultures on four continents.
I am a man of vision and passion who doesn't hesitate to express his ideas and concepts on the application of creativity to promote change and innovation. My achievements include leading a pre-feasibility study for the ESSEL Group in Mumbai, India, and managing a project (Mumbai International Creative Centre) to create an international resort and theme park dedicated to creativity (creative thinking process).
Above all, I'm a man of communication and ideas who has taken on the greatest challenge of all: understanding our environment and finding solutions to the problems we face. I see innovation as a living, evolving, and moving force in our societies. If we are to harness and harness it today, we must mobilise! The source of innovation remains human intelligence, and the urgent need to innovate in our businesses, organisations, and communities requires the mobilisation of all the individuals that make them up.
I am an ideas entrepreneur who has developed a social innovation technology that enables a group or community to move towards a culture of innovation and foster an environment of collective intelligence.
Self-taught, I have published Quel Cirque!, a book about the fabulous adventure of Cirque du Soleil, in which I share my vision of society and invite people to make room for creativity.
Welcome to my site, which presents the services I offer to companies and organizations in order to bring out innovative and profitable ideas. You will find four professional aspects that fascinate me: Professional Speaker, Business Coaching, Marketing and Public Innovation.
Feel free to contact me for more details or to get an evaluation based on specific needs.
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