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His second career took him to television, where he developed new TV formats and hosted the classic quiz show JEOPARDY. Motivational, humorous and practical, his presentations show companies how to create the perfect climate for innovation and overcome barriers to creativity. \u2018One of the best in his field!\u2019 writes Computerwoche, \u2018Ideas are flying thick and fast\u2026\u2019 says GQ. 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Or an empathetic philanthropist? Or simply a boss who knew how to motivate, inspire, value and retain people \u2013 in order to turn talent into revenue? In his lecture, Gerriet Danz shows that New Work is not so new. And how you can use current research to create a digital future from human interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expedition Innovation!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the road in Silicon Valley \u2013 the success codes of the rule breakers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inspiring business travelogue: Gerriet Danz researched the success strategies of international innovation leaders in Silicon Valley. What can medium-sized companies learn from Apple, Google &amp; Co.? How do corporations benefit from the wild ideas of lightning-fast start-ups?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out why failed entrepreneurs gain creditworthiness on the US West Coast. 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Inspiration on the topic of error culture \u2013 in this lecture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-references-and-press\">References and press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2018One of the best in his field!\u2019 Computerwoche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Ideas are pouring in\u2026\u2019 GQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018\u2026unorthodox approach!\u2019 LEADERSHIP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018That&#8217;s exciting!\u2019 SalesBusiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Gerriet Danz ignites brand turbo!\u2019 TLZ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018With charm, style and method.\u2019 EVENT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Gerriet Danz&#8217;s methods work!\u2019 DUB Entrepreneur Magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Knows how to stand out from the crowd: Gerriet Danz\u2026\u2019 NWZ Newspaper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clients include:<\/strong> Beiersdorf AG, BMW AG, CHANEL, Commerzbank, DELL, Fresenius, Wella, KYOCERA, Microsoft, MAN, Nestl\u00e9 AG, NDR, OLYMPUS, ProSiebenSat.1, SCHOTT AG, IBM, McDonalds, SIEMENS, Philips, Tchibo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Lively. 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