An active professional speaker on the international scene and one of Cirque du Soleil's leading architects as described in The Blue Ocean Strategy. He is one of the pioneers and builders of Cirque du Soleil, where he managed the marketing department as Vice President for 15 years from 1984 to 1999. During this period, he distinguished himself through innovative methods by marketing and introducing the magic of the Big Top to other cultures on four continents.
Jean is a consultant in creativity and event marketing. He is a man of vision and passion and a determined entrepreneur of ideas who does not hesitate to express his perceptions and concepts on the application of creativity to the promotion of change and innovation.
Jean David excels particularly with leaders and managers by fostering a climate and attitude that facilitates the emergence of the future.
Self-taught, he published: Quel Cirque! a book about Cirque du Soleil's fabulous adventure, where he presents his vision of society and invites us to make room for creativity.
T O P I C S
- creativity and innovation
- human resources: the challenge of innovation
- the art of change
- facilitate the emergence of the future
- collective intelligence / social innovation
C O N F E R E N C E S
THE INNOVATION PROTOCOL
- Addressing the workforce challenge.
- Companies and organizations that accept change.
- Innovation and HR: a new winning combination
- From a management model to a communication model.
Jean David proposes an original transformation process for companies and organizations that want to create a culture of innovation.
What is an innovation culture?
- Driven by the creativity (originality) of all staff;
- Encourages independence and accountability;
- Approves risk-taking while reducing the status quo;
- Promotes and develops the ability to see, think and act differently;
- Support for new ideas.
WHAT A CIRQUE!
- Business Innovation Lessons
- Creativity, identity and competitiveness
Jean David speaks extensively about leadership and reveals the innovative characteristics that have contributed to Cirque du Soleil's success in the areas of marketing, management, creation and exportation. He invites us to apply in our daily lives the practices that have contributed to the success of the Cirque and draws our attention more particularly to the role of creativity in our society and in our organizations.
THE FORCE OF CHANGE
- New leadership
- Change generators
- Manage at a higher speed
- Maximizing performance
The biggest challenge that companies are facing is within their organizations. Change at the service of companies and organizations to help us review our business models, have a tremendous impact on sales, excel in customer service, update the corporate culture and above all mobilize all employees in a collaborative project.
COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE ENVIRONMENT -
New technology for social innovation
Empowering citizens
Discover the future of innovation
A groundbreaking conference on creating a true collective intelligence environment, the next step in innovation.
- Tool for collective transformation.
- Updating the collective identity, sharing our values.
- Definition of a project for the future with an an idealistic approach.
- Create a new field of collaboration between citizens.
- Empowerment of citizens.
- Creation of an intelligent event.
Quotes
«Fantastic, David is a true game changer!» MIPIM 2018, London,UK.
«Really an excellent presentation, we couldn't think of a better way to launch our conference.» Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Sherbrooke
«After this conference I have a much better understanding of the power of innovation. Thank you Jean!» Arkema, Lyon, France.
«A charming speaker with a sharp edge and an extraordinary story, in short, a true inspiration for all our people.» China International Performing Arts Fair, Guangzhou, China,
Great conference! David quickly won the audience. His expertise has been beneficial to the world of the camps. We would have taken more! " Association des Camps du Québec
Jean David, Keynote speaker- Partial list of clients.
- ACQ, Association des Camps du Québec;
- American Marketing Association, Vancouver;
- Arkema, Lyon France;
- Association des annonceurs de Finlande, Helsinki;
- Association médicale du Québec;
- Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, National Leaders Conference, Montreal;
- Centraide Québec, Québec;
- Centre Franco-Ontarien de Ressources Pédagogiques, Ottawa;
- Chambre de commerce de Rouyn-Noranda;
- Chambre de commerce de Val d’Or;
- CHU de Québec;
- China International Performing Arts Fair, Guangzhou, China;
- CIVA International Performing Arts Forum, Taian, China;
- CLD Amos, 17e mini-colloque sur la créativité; Amos
- Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée, Ottawa;
- Conseil des écoles catholiques du centre-est, Ottawa;
- Corel, Ottawa
- CRTC, Gatineau;
- Expert Doc, Montréal
- Fédération de voile du Québec, Montréal;
- GESPRA, Laval et Lévis;
- Holcim Romania, Cavasnia, Romania;
- MIPIM UK 2018, Londres, Angleterre;
- Professionnels Hypothécaires du Canada, Montréal;
- Regroupement Québécois des résidences pour aînés;
- Rendez-vous des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, Montréal
- Semaine Matapédienne de l'Entreprenariat, Amqui;
- Service Canada, Gatineau;
- Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2018, Sherbrooke;
- Stratégie d'innovation du Domaine-du-Roy, Roberval.
- Holcim Romania, Cavasnia, Romania;
- Mortgage Professionals Canada Montréal;
- MIPIM UK 2018, Londres, Angleterre;
- Regroupement Québécois des résidences pour aînés;
- Semaine Matapédienne de l'Entreprenariat, Amqui;
- Service Canada, Gatineau;
- Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2018,
- Sherbrooke;
- Stratégie d'innovation du Domaine-du-Roy, Roberval;
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Testimonial
« Great conference! David quickly won the audience. His expertise has been beneficial to the world of the camps. We would have taken more! »