Jeff DeGraff Ph.D.

About

Jeff DeGraff, Ph.D., is a visionary in the field of Innovation and Creativity. The long list of companies and organizations who have sought his advice includes GE, Eaton, Coca Cola, the FBI, Telemundo, Pfizer, and many more.

His breakthrough methods for the systematic development of innovation, applying innovation to the practice of leadership, and monetizing innovation, coupled with his dynamic and personal style, have made him a leader in the field. He has also championed hands-on action learning by establishing Innovatrium, an innovation laboratory across the street from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, where he serves as a Clinical Professor. Innovatrium is the future of business education, where business leaders, professors and students collaborate to solve real world interdisciplinary problems.

Jeff is also a renowned speaker and has given keynote speeches in national and international conferences for GE, Visa, American Airlines, and many others. His books, including "Creativity at Work", "Leading Innovation" and "Innovation You" have been used as Innovation playbooks by many Fortune 500 companies.

His new book is titled "The Innovation Code. The Creative Power of Constructive Conflict."

Books by Jeff DeGraff Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Cultivating Innovation to Stand Out

It is important to find value in being different. In this episode, I interview innovation instigator, Stephan Shapiro.

Light Your Fire With the Sparks of Diversity

From the point of view of creativizing, it’s really the same challenge. I ask them: where could you find the sort of people you’re looking for?

The Secret to Innovation? Ride What Moves

Successful innovation requires us to notice what is moving and growing around us, and to find ways to harness its energy to get us where we want to go.