"One of the Most Desired Keynote Speakers" - Convention South Magazine

MILWAUKEE - May 1, 2013 - PRLog -- In today’s turbulent economy, companies need Open Innovation to achieve breakthrough results.  Sharing insights gained through three decades of broad-based, international consulting experience, John Di Frances' http://www.difrances.com/ solid business content, highly motivating keynotes focus on the power and potential of open innovation for sustainable profitability. To add a fresh perspective to your next meeting or to discuss a consulting project, call us today.

As founder of Red Door Innovation (http://www.RedDoorInnovation.com/), John helps companies apply open innovation in developing new strategies and solutions. Challenging established paradigms, John expands their thinking to profitably capitalize on opportunities and address the obstacles they face.

John's new book, Minding The Giraffes: The People Side of Innovation (http://www.MindingTheGiraffes.com/), promotes a culture of on-going innovation as the essential driver to achieving sustainable growth. He demonstrates that breakthrough innovation can only be realized by finding, minding and empowering the Giraffes (Innovators) within your organization, whose out-of-the box ideas can topple competitors and transform marketplace dynamics.

What Clients are Saying About John

Keynote Speaking

"Awesome!! Great articulation. Great topic. Great aspect!"

- Angie Schumacher, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.

"It enlightened..."

- GEC-Marconi

"Wow! Congratulations... a perfect score never happens with our tough evaluators!"

- Marney Roddick, State Coordinator - Oregon Employer Council

"I'm so looking forward to this event... I always believed, without a shadow of doubt, that you were the man for the job, and after seeing you present, I know it. Thanks again for partnering with me in this event to make it a winner!" ...(and then following the event for a national financial institution Gloria wrote)... "Power packed with information and insight! Articulate and extremely polished."

- Gloria Nelson, RSVP Events

"Very well versed in the topic..."

- Federal Bureau of Investigation

"Thank you for a job well done. Forgive the cliche, but it really was an outstanding presentation."

- Phil Weddle, West Valley, Nuclear Services Co., Inc.

"Fine presenter...kept my interest."

- Motorola, Inc.

"I feel very comfortable endorsing DI FRANCES & ASSOCIATES, LLC. I have personally attended three seminars in which John Di Frances has participated and found his topics to be well researched and factual. His insight into difficult situations is noteworthy and his manner of presentation is professional. DI FRANCES & ASSOCIATES, LLC has prepared a variety of seminar topics that should be a valuable tool to large or small businesses alike."

- Robert D. Grimm, Hamilton Sundstrand Div., United Technologies Corp.

Business Consulting

"Good, sharp, knowledgeable man who knows his way around; experienced."

- Frank Casullo, President, Parsons Precision Products

"John is very bright and very professional, we definitely got what we wanted through his services."

- Roger Rowe, General Manager, Vista Controls Corporations

"I am pleased to provide a reference for you and your company. Medco Containment Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck and Company, hired your firm to provide development and strategy... DI FRANCES & ASSOCIATES, LLC provided strong support for all our needs...It was necessary for your company to navigate our highly complex organization...you did so effectively...your firm was extremely helpful in guiding us."

- Lucy J. Tirk, Vice President, Merck/Medco Pharmaceutical