Andrew Grant

Andrew Grant

Author "The Innovation Race", & "Who Killed Creativity?", Facilitator, Speaker, Creative Designer, CEO at Tirian

Manly, New South Wales, Australia
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Keynote speaker / facilitator / educational designer
Author of "The Innovation Race" and "Who Killed Creativity?" which focus on helping executives understand how to effectively use creative thinking and innovation. Across all industries and topics, my main focus is to help leaders and teams 'Diagnose effectively, Collaborate better & Innovate faster'.

Together with my long term partner Dr Gaia Grant (PhD) we specialize in creating and delivering learning, keynotes, seminars, gamification, simulations and experiential learning around core programs on topics such as:
1) leadership and team dynamics especially in multi/cross-cultural and virtual environments.
2) creative thinking & innovation.
3) mission vision and values....

These programs have been specifically designed to be delivered through the suited media including face-to-face and digital (virtual) environments, plus train the trainer (under license), along with extensive blended learning online courses.

Specialties: Creative Thinking, Innovation, Leadership, Team Development, Education,
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  • Tirian Graphic

    Director

    Tirian

    - Present 29 years

    Sydney

    Andrew Grant is the CEO of Tirian and co-author: 'The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game', and 'Who Killed Creativity?... And How Can We Get It Back?'

    As an executive level global culture consultant and facilitator, Andrew has been engaged by market innovation leaders to help create a culture of innovation including, Nestle (sustainable solutions for emerging markets in Switzerland); Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (preparing the exec team for the future of the…

    Andrew Grant is the CEO of Tirian and co-author: 'The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game', and 'Who Killed Creativity?... And How Can We Get It Back?'

    As an executive level global culture consultant and facilitator, Andrew has been engaged by market innovation leaders to help create a culture of innovation including, Nestle (sustainable solutions for emerging markets in Switzerland); Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (preparing the exec team for the future of the hospitality industry, Canada); Disney (creating compelling ideas for marketing, HK), Mercedes Benz (assisting with innovative brand positioning, China), Estee Lauder (reimagining regional retail models), Salesforce (looking at the future of marketing and the customer journey), Duke University, UAE Prime Minister’s office (to help Dubai and the region develop future leaders in innovation), along with a number of large finance institutions on design thinking.

    In his role as a keynote speaker, Andrew has been in high demand internationally: including delivering the opening keynote at the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), Four Seasons Hotel International CEO Conference, The World Innovation Conference, TEDx, & the APEC CEO Summit-APRU Forum (The Forth Industrial Revolution). Andrew has also delivered a series of headline keynotes at extended international roadshows for Fuji Xerox, Salesforce, and Citibank.

    He has co-authored over 30 corporate educational resources, simulation and programs in total, which are used by Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Companies such as Visa use Tirian programs as an induction program for every new manager worldwide.

    Andrew can team up with his partner and co-author, Gaia Grant, who is a researcher/lecturer on innovation culture and sustainability at Sydney University Business School. Gaia Grant (PhD. MPhil, Grad Dip Change Leadership, Masters of Science in Creative Thinking, BA, Dip Ed, BD)
    When not travelling, Andrew & Gaia live in Sydney.

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Volunteer Experience

  • Education

    Aus Aid India

    Education

    Developed a health curriculum to reach 25 million children in India

  • Development Aid Worker

    El Salvador

    Education

  • Lecturer

    Central Philippines Universtity

    Education

  • Education

    Karen tribe (Thailand)

    Education

    Developed comprehensive curriculum on health education plus training

Publications

  • Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: How Collaborative Innovation Can Change The Game

    American Management Playbook

    While people are told they should collaborate in teams, they are often rewarded as individuals. So what happens when the decision for the group is not beneficial for the individual, or vice versa? It’s no wonder individuals are confused about where their loyalties should lie

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  • Generating genius: The best way to foster creative talent

    HRM Online

    Despite what people might believe, creative talent can be nurtured in the right environment. Here, we reveal the important dynamics that can fuel creative growth.

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  • The 6 secrets to building the best innovation team

    HRM Online

    The most innovative companies know how to leverage collaborative approaches. Here we identify six essential strategies for ensuring a more collaborative innovation team that harnesses co-creation.

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  • Why you need to be careful about competition

    HRM Online

    Most of us love to watch a race. We love to see winners, losers, the eliminations. Here, in an adapted extract from their book The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game, Gaia Grant and Andrew Grant talk about how competition plays out in organisations

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  • Innovation and implementation: Why you need to have both

    Human Resources Media

    When it comes to innovation, there are two types of people in this world. Here’s why businesses need both to get things done

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  • Innovation and implementation: Why you need to have both

    HRM Online

    When it comes to innovation, there are two types of people in this world. Here’s why businesses need both to get things done.

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  • Want better innovation ideas? You need this one thing

    HRM online

    Why do some innovation ideas fail while others succeed? What’s the secret ingredient that can make the difference between being relegated to the pile of ‘great ideas that didn’t quite make it’, or leaping onto the winner’s podium?

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  • Why innovation must be purpose-driven: Lessons from the Australian outback

    Modern Business

    Businesses need to start thinking about the purpose of the 'race', and about setting different targets that make more sense over the long term

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  • One attribute 'genius'​ leaders have in common

    Learning & Development Professional

    Have you ever wondered what creative geniuses have in common? The answer has interesting implications for contemporary organisations and their leaders.

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  • The importance of authentic empathy when connecting with consumers

    Marketing Magazine

    Gaia Grant and Andrew Grant write that the best ideas and solutions come from better emotional connections, in this excerpt adapted from their book The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game.

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  • Co-working may not be the answer

    The Sydney Morning Herald

    Undeniably, open office environments may be conducive to the sharing of information and ideas. But they can also lead to too many distractions and to inefficiency and ineffectiveness.

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  • The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game!

    Wiley

    IF INNOVATION IS A RACE ...
    Who wins, who loses and who gets eliminated?
    How is it possible to stay ahead of the game?
    OR can we change the game?

    The book draws on the PhD research & key theoretical approaches from Gaia Grant (Sydney Uni Business School)
    - Sensemaking: An approach to interpreting and understanding information that arises in complex situations.
    - Paradox Theory: Identifying potential paradoxes (exploration & exploitation) behind tensions that arise in…

    IF INNOVATION IS A RACE ...
    Who wins, who loses and who gets eliminated?
    How is it possible to stay ahead of the game?
    OR can we change the game?

    The book draws on the PhD research & key theoretical approaches from Gaia Grant (Sydney Uni Business School)
    - Sensemaking: An approach to interpreting and understanding information that arises in complex situations.
    - Paradox Theory: Identifying potential paradoxes (exploration & exploitation) behind tensions that arise in complex situations in order to understand and effectively deal with the ambiguities.

    The paradoxical innovation pairings that need to be effectively navigated:

    1. LIBERATE: How to liberate a culture for open innovation
    For creating a solid, long-term foundation for innovation through questioning assumptions, exploring ambiguities and sparking curiosity and imagination
    - Key Paradox: Control vs Freedom (Guided empowerment)

    2. INITIATE: How to initiate the innovation process through open connections for exploring diverse ideas
    For enabling ideation and supporting productive ideas
    - Key Paradox: Focus vs Openness (Targeted openness)

    3. MOTIVATE: How to motivate individuals and teams to come up with unified solutions
    For pulling together diverse individual ideas and integrating them into united solutions
    - Key Paradox: Individualism vs Engagement (Collaborative engagement)

    4. TRANSFORM: How to transform a culture for implementing innovation
    For testing and prototyping potential solutions and working through to implementation
    - Key Paradox: Stability vs Flexibility (Grounded flexibility)

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  • Why leaders and organisations need to become “ambidextrous”

    CEO World Magazine

    Have you ever wondered what creative geniuses have in common? The answer has interesting implications for contemporary organisations and their leaders.

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  • Who Killed Creativity? and how can we get it back

    Jossey Bass

    Who Killed Creativity?…And How Can We Get It Back? Was it Beau Rock-Racy in the Accountant’s office with ‘noxious negativity’?

    Your help is needed to crack an unsolved crime: creative thinking is critical for future fulfilment and survival, and yet it is now declining at an alarming rate. In this original ‘Whodunit/ CSI’-style approach, you will have the opportunity to match your knowledge against that of the latest brain researchers, psychologists and sociologists. As you are taken on a…

    Who Killed Creativity?…And How Can We Get It Back? Was it Beau Rock-Racy in the Accountant’s office with ‘noxious negativity’?

    Your help is needed to crack an unsolved crime: creative thinking is critical for future fulfilment and survival, and yet it is now declining at an alarming rate. In this original ‘Whodunit/ CSI’-style approach, you will have the opportunity to match your knowledge against that of the latest brain researchers, psychologists and sociologists. As you are taken on a humorous and often startling journey through the murky world of murder and mayhem – interrogating the potential creativity killers and identifying their preferred weapons and haunts – you will discover why creativity is dying an untimely death. The ‘7 Rescue Strategies’ will then provide you with practical innovation solutions to solve any modern mystery, from personal issues through to team challenges and organisational imperatives – even saving our civilisation. Providing an up to 300% improvement in results, these strategies have been proven to work.

    Authors Andrew and Gaia Grant have travelled the world for over 25 years to explore ‘Who Killed Creativity?…And How Can We Get It Back??’ This book includes stories from their experience working with over 20,000 international keynote and workshop participants in more than 30 countries at all levels, from kindergarten through to corporate CEOs. Neuroscientist and specialist psychologist Dr Jason Gallete also provides fascinating insights into the latest discoveries about creative thinking and how it can be actively developed.

    With a fascinating forensic approach, revealing carefully researched facts along with anecdotal insights, WKC is a compelling modern tale. And like any good tale, there is a final twist that will leave you wondering…Can we rescue innovation in time to live happily ever after?

    Buy “Who Killed Creativity?” book in your country: Google Search the ISBN-10: 1118232526 OR ISBN-13: 978-1118232521

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  • Who Killed Creativity? and How can we get it back

    - Present

    Our research has shown that many creativity interventions (books, seminars, consulting etc) are not as effective as they could be. This can happen when potential blocks to creative thinking are not identified and dealt with. We believe it is only possible to look at creative strategies and innovation once these issues have been recognized and addressed. For this reason both the book and teaching modules are divided into 2 sections: 1) Who Killed Creativity? (looking at the issues) AND 2) How…

    Our research has shown that many creativity interventions (books, seminars, consulting etc) are not as effective as they could be. This can happen when potential blocks to creative thinking are not identified and dealt with. We believe it is only possible to look at creative strategies and innovation once these issues have been recognized and addressed. For this reason both the book and teaching modules are divided into 2 sections: 1) Who Killed Creativity? (looking at the issues) AND 2) How can we get it back? (looking at the solutions).

    The topics cover the latest research on how individuals, teams and organisations can overcome blockages and become more innovative. The concepts are presented using a unique and creative method that provides a safe, playful environment. This allows the reader / participant / teams to explore and discuss the general issues without feeling threatened. This proven method can transform individuals and create a highly innovative organizational culture, ensuring creative thinking and problem solving flourish.

    Download the book, and simulation diagnostic game to use with your self and your team at http://www.whokilledcreativity.com/

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  • The Innovation Race

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    We are researching 4 culture change actions to navigate the key innovation paradoxes – using the polar positioning technique.

    Research has revealed that when organisations innovate there is typically a tension between the need for open discovery of new ideas for growth (exploration) and maintaining and developing existing systems for stability (exploitation / preservation). This tension leads to a paradox that can either frustrate or fuel the innovation process, depending on how the…

    We are researching 4 culture change actions to navigate the key innovation paradoxes – using the polar positioning technique.

    Research has revealed that when organisations innovate there is typically a tension between the need for open discovery of new ideas for growth (exploration) and maintaining and developing existing systems for stability (exploitation / preservation). This tension leads to a paradox that can either frustrate or fuel the innovation process, depending on how the potential conflict is dealt with.

    The Innovation Race is aimed at leaders interested in building up a contemporary global perspective on innovation. It provides practical ideas on how to create an organisational culture that best supports innovation, and introduces the concept of positive change management for sustainable and purpose driven innovation. The research is drawn from sociology and anthropology (countries, cultures & companies), and is based on a reality TV theme, where the reader is involved in a global journey to search for clues (case studies) to survive the race. The book looks at what sort of climate fosters or eliminates innovation from a cultural perspective.

    The book, workshop, keynote and simulation, aims to explore the contemporary concept of the innovation race — to find out who ‘wins’, who ‘loses’, who gets ‘eliminated’ and why — while also challenging the commonly accepted foundations of innovation to see if they provide the best basis for sustainable growth.

    We don’t like to give away our endings, but The Innovation Race is not all about ruthless winning at the expense of others. The title has a deliberate ambiguity built into it that challenges this contemporary metaphor and brings to the forefront of the innovation race the need for ethical, purposeful and sustainable innovation. Innovation is about pushing the boundaries, and to do this we need to challenge and question our common metaphors and even our deepest beliefs and assumptions.



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