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Alex Pattakos, Ph.D., a principal in The Innovation Group Consulting Inc. A political scientist by academic training, he has been a professor of business and public administration and has served as an advisor to executives in both corporations and governments internationally on issues relating to policy analysis, strategic planning, program management, and organizational redesign. Alex has a solid track record in leadership development, focused on team and organizational learning and cross-functional collaboration. His work in these areas has appeared in numerous publications, including Managing in Organizations That Learn (1996). He also co-edited and co-authored the recent book, Intuition at Work: Pathways to Unlimited Possibilities. Alex has also taught innovative thinking courses at the university level, and was among the initial faculty to serve as evaluators for the "Innovations in American Government Awards Program" at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The Innovation Network, an international professional association focused on revitalizing organizations through the use of innovation, creativity, and group thinking skills.

E-mail: alex@innovationguru.com
Website: www.innovationguru.com