For over twenty years, Gerriet Danz has been widely acknowledged as a leading authority on innovation and creativity. His lectures, delivered by this enthusiastic nonconformist, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author (CAMPUS/Randomhouse), are as motivating and distinctive as his diverse background.
He began his career as a creative director at the global advertising agency BBDO, where he assisted major international clients in developing innovations. Later, he transitioned to television, creating new TV formats and hosting the iconic quiz show JEOPARDY. His talks are motivational, entertaining, and practical, guiding companies on fostering an ideal environment for innovation and breaking down creative obstacles. Computerwoche describes him as ‘One of the best in his field!’, GQ notes, ‘Ideas are flying thick and fast…’, and SPIEGEL asked him, ‘…what really matters.’
Gerriet Danz serves as a lecturer at Steinbeis University Berlin and the Management School St. Gallen, advises the European Patent Office in The Hague among others, is a member of the German Speakers Association, and has received the CONGA Award in the ‘Speakers & Trainers’ category.
Innovations are the oxygen for business!
Gerriet Danz Lecture topics
- Try heart! How New Work generates new revenue.
In the 1930s, Walt Disney introduced air conditioning to his studio offices. The company’s campus regularly hosted lectures by renowned musicians, architects, and artists. Disney even built a golf course for his employees. Was he a pioneer of New Work, a compassionate philanthropist, or simply a leader who understood how to motivate, inspire, appreciate, and retain talent to convert it into revenue? Gerriet Danz’s lecture reveals that New Work is not a new concept and explains how current research can help build a digital future rooted in human interaction.
- Expedition Innovation!
Exploring Silicon Valley – the success principles of the rule breakers!
This engaging business travelogue features Gerriet Danz’s research into the success strategies of global innovation leaders in Silicon Valley. What lessons can medium-sized enterprises draw from Apple, Google, and others? How do large corporations benefit from the bold ideas of fast-moving start-ups?
Discover why failed entrepreneurs gain credibility on the US West Coast and why many global successes start with a ‘No!’
- Utopia generates sales!
Envision the impossible to achieve the possible.
Helmut Schmidt once said that anyone with visions needs a doctor. Today, those without visions need an undertaker: ‘Innovate or die’ is the motto. In this lecture, Gerriet Danz explains why business models must be regularly challenged, why radical thinking is essential, and shares international examples of how utopias can be transformed into revenue.
- Fail! Move on! Be cheerful!
Why making more mistakes leads to greater innovation.
Children fall approximately 3,000 times before they learn to walk. Ninety-nine percent of all living species have failed by becoming extinct. Many global successes are born from significant failures. The conclusion: we fall, learn, and improve continuously. But why do some companies reward failure with awards while others respond with dismissal? This lecture offers insights into cultivating a positive error culture.
References and press
- ‘One of the best in his field!’ Computerwoche
- ‘Ideas are pouring in…’ GQ
- ‘…unorthodox approach!’ LEADERSHIP
- ‘That’s exciting!’ SalesBusiness
- ‘Gerriet Danz ignites brand turbo!’ TLZ
- ‘With charm, style and method.’ EVENT
- ‘Gerriet Danz’s methods work!’ DUB Entrepreneur Magazine
- ‘Knows how to stand out from the crowd: Gerriet Danz…’ NWZ Newspaper
Clients include: Beiersdorf AG, BMW AG, CHANEL, Commerzbank, DELL, Fresenius, Wella, KYOCERA, Microsoft, MAN, Nestlé AG, NDR, OLYMPUS, ProSiebenSat.1, SCHOTT AG, IBM, McDonalds, SIEMENS, Philips, Tchibo
“Lively. Informative. Funny. Gerriet Danz is a maverick speaker himself!” Robert Müller von Vultejus, UFA Sports, Managing Director
‘I found Gerriet Danz’s presentation particularly impressive.’ Stephan Fuchs, Adobe Create Now
‘Gerriet Danz’s presentation was one of the best I’ve seen in a long time!’ Markus Dollinger, nachbelichtet.com
‘I really enjoyed your presentation!’ Michael Söls, Continentale Versicherung
‘… isn’t it great to observe during the presentation how the audience reacts, listens attentively, and eagerly anticipates what comes next? The enthusiasm and response proved it was worthwhile … Thank you!’ Oliver Kreth, KYOCERA, Marketing Director
