Dr. Roger Firestien
• – • Central Library
About the speaker
Dr. Roger Firestien has taught more people to lead the creative process than anyone else in the world.
Called “The Gold Standard” of creativity training by his clients, he has presented programs in creativity to over 600 organizations nationally and internationally ranging from major fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, universities, associations, and churches.
Dr. Firestien is an associate professor and senior faculty at the Center for Applied Imagination at SUNY Buffalo State and President of Innovation Resources, Inc. He guest lectures at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine.
Roger is the author of six books, including Leading on the Creative Edge and Why didn’t I think of that? His latest book: Create in a Flash: A leader’s recipe for breakthrough innovation is available worldwide.
His expert views on creativity have been reported in Fast Company, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, INC, and The New York Times.
You can find his new nine-part video series on innovation on the Open-Sesame on-line learning platform.
Dr. Firestien’s seventh book tentatively titled: Solve the REAL problem, is scheduled for release in early 2023.
Local partners
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library consists of the downtown Central Library, eight branches in the City of Buffalo and twenty-eight facilities located on one end of Erie County to the other. There is also Library on Wheels state-of-the art bookmobile. The libraries serve as centers of information, education, culture, and entertainment for the residents of Erie County. The B&ECPL has more than 3.2 million materials - books, eBooks, DVDs, music, and more. Free library cards (traditional and eLibrary) are available to Erie County, New York residents and to those who work and/or attend school in-county. Connect with the library on your favorite social media platform and catch its podcast, All Booked Up!
Paula’s Donuts is a family-owned and -operated business that was established in 1996. Every day, their hand-cut donuts are baked fresh on the premises of their three Western New York locations: Tonawanda, Clarence, and West Seneca. With over thirty varieties of donuts and baked goods prepared the old-fashioned way, Paula’s is always made with love.
At Cup of Communitea we strive to educate our customers and help them discover the world of tea that we are so passionate about. We are a place to gather together, learn together, and steep together.
Deaf Access Services (DAS) is a program of People Inc that responds to the interests of Deaf, Deaf Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals by promoting communication access, awareness, and opportunities in the greater community.
Additional details
OUTSIDE, STARTING AT 9 AM
We’ll be in the sun, on the west side of the Central Library this month, with breakfast for the first 50 folks. Find us up on The Ramp, at the Washington Street entrance.
LIVE STREAMING Can’t join in person? Catch the talk around 9:30 EST on Instagram Live here or later, in our Talk Archive.
INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE
Reserved seating and/or a sign interpreter is available, thanks to Deaf Access Services. To make arrangements, email us by the Wednesday before the event.
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