1. 22-24 Sofitel Hotel
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
CREATIVE
RESILIENCE
STRATEGIC INNOVATION
IN TOUGH TIMES

2. BENEFITS OF
Dear Business Leader,
Let's face it, most of the economies around the world have been in deep
AT T E N D I N G
trouble for a couple of years and the problems do not look like they are Tough times require MORE creativ-
going to end soon. We have politicians talking of radical reforms, new ity and innovation and in this com-
beginnings and innovative policies and then at the bottom of the chain pelling, inspiring and energizing pro-
there is us, the businesses both large and small that the politicians are
betting on to help dig us out of the mess. gram you will learn how to:
A lot of companies are making the right noises that they wish to run 'inno- Strengthen creative resilience to
vation workshops', kick off an 'innovation programme' or make their busi- develop creative approach to change
ness more creative, but no serious actions are taken. CEOs have to be com- Strengthen your ability to think crea-
mitted to sustainable innovation, and management must make its com- tively and to implement innovation in
mitment to innovation palpable. your organization.
Overcome organizational inertia and
The Creative Resilience Program has been designed to help all partici- resistance to innovation.
pants become more creative, resilient and resourceful in the face of chal- Speed up market commercialization
lenging circumstances. of innovative ideas that are strategi-
cally important
Join us for the Creative Resilience Program and be inspired about how to Implement more effective strategic
drive the market, instead of being driven down by it. decision making and maximise your
organisation's performance
Sincerely, Help Creativity and Innovation fly in
NEXUS Training Solutions your organization
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
PS: IF THE FUTURE OF YOUR COMPANY REALLY MATTERS
TO YOU THEN TAKE BUSINESS CREATIVITY AND INNOVA- Just about everybody can benefit,
TION SERIOUSLY AND GIVE IT THE TIME AND FUNDS THAT including executives, managers,
IT DESERVES OR YOU MAY NOT HAVE A FUTURE and directors

3. TEO HÄRÉN
One of the world's most appreciated and well-known
creativity speaker and author. Co-Founder of
Interesting.org, an idea brokerage company with
9,000 members worldwide.
Teo is a co-author of the Idea Books – sold in 40 countries, published
in 14 languages. The idea book was recently picked as one of the 100
Best Business Books of All Time by CEO READ, and author of Work-
ing Outside the Box - nominated as one of the Best Nine Manage-
ment Books in 2005 by the Personnel & Management magazine.
Given over 1,000 lectures, keynote speeches and workshop sessions
in 25 countries.
A selection of Teo’s awards: (1) “Speaker of the Year 2007” - Swedish
Event Academy, (2) “One of Sweden’s 10 most popular B2B speakers
2008” – SAJ.SE, (3) “One of Sweden’s most inspiring people 2007 &
2009 ” - LEVA Magazine
CREATIVITY AND IDEA GENERATION:
CREATIVE CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT
Techniques to encourage ideation, free thinking and idea generation
KEY LEARNINGS: Frameworks to develop a culture that supports and stimulates creativity to build a creative organization
Flexing your creative muscle and pumping up your brain and breaking through thinking gridlocks
Turning ideas into great business
You will gain in-depth knowledge that sparks ideas to lead your organisation through stressful times
Leverage collaboration to “get-out-of-silos” and create team synergy.

4. RAMON BUSINESS
VULLINGS MODEL INNO-
VATION:
A skilled action-advisor & facili-
tator for innovation processes,
DIFFERENT MODELS
a passionate international TO DEFINE YOUR
public speaker and author of
the internationally acclaimed
BUSINESS AND REV-
book, Creativity Today ENUE STREAMS
Ramon gets very enthusiastic about
innovation leadership, new business KEY LEARNINGS:
models and concept enrichment, being
ideaDJ, daring 'reducing risk Why business model thinking is so impor-
aversion' and increasing organisation's tant
innovative capacity. He is chairman of Understand the power of visual thinking
the European Association for Creativity Systematic approaches to Business Model
and Innovation. Ramon previously Development
worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers Practicing the design of a business model
and IBM Business Consulting Services (Business Model Canvas)
as senior management consultant on Understand your own business model
CRM and Strategic Change. Currently including strengths and weaknesses
Ramon owns his own consulting com- Exploring new ways of innovation
pany, part of the 'new shoes today' inno- Understanding new areas for business
vation network. model improvement and innovation for
your organisation

5. AYMAN SHAWKY, Ph.D.
A skilled facilitator and trainer with a proven Professional,
Academic and Administrative track record in providing con-
sultation and training programs in Strategy, Marketing and
Decisions Science.
Dr. Ayman enjoys a great experience in business educational projects with
foreign universities and international agencies such as, USAID, DANIDA,
and CIDA. He is a lecturer for MBA and PhD programs at Alexandria Univer-
sity, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime, and Pharos
University. He received his PhD and MBA in Business from Florida State
University, USA and Georgia State University.
STRATEGIC DECISION
MAKING FOR INNOVATORS:
GETTING DECISIONS RIGHT FIRST TIME
Developing a Solution-Centered Mindset
KEY LEARNINGS: Use a structured process to make good decisions
Use techniques such as scenario analysis to manage risk
Understanding your heuristics and biases when making decisions
Understand the criteria for making decisions in uncertain times
Determining accountability for decisions made facing uncertainty
Communicate your decisions with confidence

6. TEO HÄRÉN
SOFITEL SHARM EL-SHEIKH
Minutes from the airport and downtown, on the magnificent
shores of the Red Sea, Sofitel Sharm El Sheikh combines
convenience and charm for a dream vacation or an unforget-
table business trip. Captivating guests with its exotic beauty,
this exquisite hotel offers a panoramic view of Naama Bay, 4
private beaches, 4 restaurants, a premier meeting room, and
endless activities from fitness to relaxation, diving and
water sports to Sinai's desert excursions and night life. Dis-
cover the difference.

7. ADMISSIONS & PROGRAM
GENERAL INFORMATION AGENDA
Application Process Date
E-Mail register@gotonexus.com to October 22-24, 2011.
request your enrollment in the program,
Candidates that are accepted to partici- Translation
pate in the program will receive an
acceptance letter via e-mail. Due to the Simultaneous translation from English 08:00 DAY OPENING
limited space and high demand of this to Arabic will be available.
program, accepted applicants will need
to formalize their attendance through 08:10 1st SESSION
payment of the program fee.
Dress Code
BREAK AND AN OPPOR-
Classes and activities will develop in an 09:30 TUNITY TO NETWORK
Forms of Payment informal environment, therefore busi-
ness casual attire is recommended.
09:45 2nd SESSION
Cash or Wire Transfer.
Venue
BREAK AND PRAYING
11:20
Cancellation Policy Sofitel, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt TIME
If you are unable to attend, a substitute Academic Material 11:45 3rd SESSION
delegate will be welcome in your place.
If you request cancellation, the refund We will provide you with a package that BREAK AND AN OPPOR-
will be processed in the same manner includes all written materials the facul- 13:00
ties have given us. TUNITY TO NETWORK
that the registration payment was made
(i.e., wire transfer, cash etc.), less a
Certificate of Participation 13:15 4th SESSION
processing fee of USD 200. After the
Cancellation Deadline (14 days or less
prior to the program), there will be no Upon completion of the program, partici- 14:30 DAY CONCLUDES
refunds for cancellations of any type. pants will receive a certificate from
Nexus preserves the rights to change Nexus Training Solutions and personally
the speaker, the venue and/or the dates. signed by program faculty.

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