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Gijs van Wulfen

Founder and Trainer of 100% Online and 'Live' Innovation Trainings Forth Method Innovation Institute

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Global Innovation & Design Thinking Community
Global Chapter - Greece

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Gijs is a LinkedIn Influencer on Design Thinking and Innovation. He is the founder of the FORTH innovation methodology and author of 5 books. His mission is to inspire everyone in the world to be a great innovator with his books, YouTube channel and keynotes. He is also a Global keynote speaker, lecturer and trainer on Innovation. Mr. Gijs is a recipient of multiple honours & awards.

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Expertise

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Online Innovation

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Ideation

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Service Innovation

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Innovation Management

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Innovation Organisation

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New Business Development

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Concept development

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New Product Development (NPD)

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Design Thinking

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Innovation Seminars

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Innovation Workshops

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FORTH Innovation Method

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Innovation consulting, training and service.

Experience

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    Associate Partner
    Boer & Croon
    2 Years 9 Months
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    Executive consultant
    EY
    5 Years 7 Months
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    Group Product Manager
    CSM (Honig, Red Band Venco)
    6 Years 7 Months

Academic details

University:

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Degree:

Master

Specialization:

Management Consultancy

Year:

1999

University:

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Degree:

Master

Specialization:

Business Economics

Year:

1988

University:

HEAO Breda

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Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

Specialization:

Marketing

Year:

1980

University:

COCD

Degree:

Master

Specialization:

Creativity

Year:

2005

Achievements

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    Author of the 'Management Book of the Year'
    2017
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    Number 7 of the Top 40 International Innovation Bloggers 2015
    2016
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    Number 6 of the Top 40 International Innovation Bloggers 2014
    2015
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    Number 3 of the Top 40 International Innovation Bloggers 2013
    2014
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    Number 2 of the Top 40 International Innovation Bloggers 2012
    2013
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    One of the 150 Thought Leaders on Linkedin
    2012
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    Number 2 of the Top 40 International Innovation Bloggers 2016
    2017

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Really new products and services are scarce, yet the need for them is huge. That's why Innovation is an important managerial instrument - but many of us struggle with how to approach it. Gijs van Wulfen's Creating Innovative Products and Services is an essential read for anyone involved in new product or service design, brand… More Info
Innovation is highly relevant to every organization. Yet, eighty percent of innovation projects never reach the market. Many have a false start. The Innovation Expedition is written to inspire you with visual and practical tools on HOW to start innovation effectively. The remarkable stories of how great explorers overcame unexpected setbacks will inspire you. How… More Info
Do you find innovation a maze? In creating your new business case, do you find you get stuck by what seem like insurmountable obstacles along the way? Many people experience innovation as a maze and get lost or stuck in their journey behind obstacles such as having no internal support, a lack of resources, no… More Info
Inspiration for Innovation helps you to become a successful innovator. It offers practical insights, tips and tools and teaches you how to innovate. With 101 columns, this book inspires, confronts and surprises everyone who is looking for more inspiration on this topic. Using an expedition metaphor, it reveals how to achieve a strategic mind-set: timing,… More Info

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Interviews

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Gijs van Wulfen interview with Nick Skillicorn improvides

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Founder and Trainer of 100% Online and 'Live' Innovation Trainings | Forth Method Innovation Institute | Global | DLC Global Innovation & Design Thinking Committee

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Founder and Trainer of 100% Online and 'Live' Innovation Trainings | Forth Method Innovation Institute | Global | DLC Global Innovation & Design Thinking Committee