Cris Beswick is a global thought leader in innovation strategy, leadership, and culture. He is a pioneer in measuring corporate innovation maturity. As the co-author of Building a Culture of Innovation, he was named one of CMI’s top authors on innovation in 2017.
Cris is an adjunct faculty member at a business school and a board advisor for The Innovators CoLab and The Global Innovation Institute. He is also a Senior Fellow at The Conference Board. As a co-founder of OUTCOME, a boutique innovation advisory firm, Cris has helped CEOs, visionary leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and governments tackle complex innovation challenges and develop innovation capabilities.
He delivers keynotes, both in-person and virtually, at industry conferences and for leadership teams at top global companies. Cris also hosts fireside chats and “ask-me-anything” sessions. These sessions focus on leading in an innovation-driven world and building organizational cultures that prioritize innovation.
As a speaker, Cris combines inspiration with practicality. He facilitates discussions on industry challenges and business realities. His talks help organizations become smarter. His live and virtual keynotes, talks, and masterclasses offer actionable insights on topics such as:
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Why Strategy, Leadership, and Culture Should Eat Breakfast Together
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Building a Culture of Innovation
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Leading FOR Innovation
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Why Generation Z Requires Organization Z
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Building a Next Generation Organization
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From Entrepreneurship to Intrapreneurship
