Hi, I'm
Dr Dave
My passion is supporting leaders and teams in achieving growth:
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As more effective leaders, boards and management teams;
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As a more valuable, high performing, highly engaged, value-generating enterprise;
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As a brand and product offering (goods/servioces) that people love experiencing and engaging; and
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As more conscious leaders of innovation, bridging between strategy and psychology to achieve amazing results.
Clients
Some of the enterprises I've enjoyed working with are listed below.
If you want to define and achieve strategic success, profitable growth, higher valuations, a more effective culture, competitive advantage, or innovation leadership, I can facilitate your journey!
PSYCHOLOGY ● STRATEGY ● INNOVATION
I support leaders and teams in creating and implementing innovation strategies.
Thanks for visiting my website. I'm Dr Dave Richards, author, speaker, psychologist, strategist, entrepeneur and global thought leader on innovation. I co-founded the MIT Innovation Lab in 1993, and co-directed it until 1996. My specialism is guiding clients’ journeys of cultural transformation, and strategic value creation through business model innovation.
International Keynote Speaker
I love speaking at events, delivering workshops, and facilitating discussions on topics such as:
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Bridging between soft stuff (psychology and culture) and hard stuff (strategy and bottom line results).
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Why there are only 3 ½ kinds of innovation that matter.
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Flipping the leadership paradigm from top-down to bottom-up.
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Artificial or augmented intelligence and the future of work.
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Why culture eats strategy for breakfast.
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Developing a winning organizational culture.
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The Seven Sins of Innovation: A Strategic Model for Entrepreneurship – my book, which according to the Chief Strategy Officer of 3M “elevates the thinking on this crucial subject to the highest level”.
Here are a few of my talks:
Testimonials
"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."
Marc Anthony
I'm passionate about helping teams to create innovative strategies to grow.
I'd like to thank all of the 60 clients who have left public testimonials on LinkedIn.
If you're looking for a speaker who will challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting impact, Dr. Dave is the person. He recently led a session for our management team, and it was nothing short of exceptional. Dr. Dave has a unique ability to take complex ideas and make them both accessible and actionable. His insights on fostering innovation, breaking through barriers, and thinking beyond the obvious resonated deeply with our team. The discussions he sparked have continued long after his session, a true testament to his effectiveness as a speaker and facilitator. Beyond his expertise, Dr. Dave is simply awesome to work with—engaging, thoughtful, and deeply invested in making a real impact. I highly recommend him to any organization looking to elevate their thinking and drive meaningful change.
Steven Freidkin
Founder & CEO
Ntiva Inc.
I can highly recommend Dr Dave as an inspirational speaker on leadership and entrepreneurial thinking. Dr Dave delivered a thought-provoking presentation on these subjects at Ceuta'a recent international conference, attended by delegates representing healthcare distributors from 71 markets around the globe. Delegate feedback suggests the session was extremely motivational as it challenged them to think long and hard about the future direction of their business models and how their leadership was critical to future success.
Peter Burrows
Vice President - International Business Development & M&A Integration
Ceuta Group
Dave was kind enough to carry out an absolutely first-class seminar for The Tank Museum Senior Management Team. In a charity with widely divergent professional disciplines, breaking down functional barriers and focussing on common goals is critical for our business. Through his thought-provoking talks and diplomatic facilitation, we enjoyed the most positive, focussed and creative management strategy session we have ever had - the sort of thing that can change an organisation's future. Thanks Dave!
Richard Smith
Managing Director
The Tank Museum
