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Keynote Topics

What Made Alexander Great? / Reframing Problems

Great leaders throughout history solved intractable problems by using a creative technique that Dr. Kurke labeled “reframing problems” in his book The Wisdom of Alexander the Great. Ignoring predefined problems, great leaders find or create alternative problems that, when solved, eliminate or render moot the original “unsolvable” problem. This talk can be delivered without military examples.

Recreating Reality

Dr. Kurke's next book shows the power of various social science theories to make even radical changes in all aspects of organizations. Primarily these changes are cognitive, enabling creative leaders to make almost any organizational modification and meet greatly increased goals. Nearly all of our organizational attributes are social agreements, and are thus not “real” in that we can agree to change our “social contracts.”

Dream Bigger Dreams

Unlike the intellectually demanding keynotes based on social science research, “Dream Bigger Dreams” is a highly entertaining, motivational talk suitable for all audiences. Using modern and historical vignettes, male and female leaders, unorthodox and obscure knowledge, Dr. Kurke weaves a delightful web that leaves the audience inspired and motivated to want to achieve more both personally and professionally.

Training & Development

We have associates at Duke, Emory, and Carnegie Mellon Universities and retired military officers, executives, and independent personnel, consequently Kurke & Associates, Inc. can fullfill almost any T&D need. Contact us for detailed curriculum that will be customized to your needs.

Training Topics Offered by Dr. Kurke:

  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Strategy

Representative Titles:

  • Dream Bigger Dreams
  • Creative Leadership
  • Creative Strategy
  • Recreating Reality
  • Reframing Problems

Strategic Planning

Every planner claims that their process is unique; they are; just like everyone else's. What is important about planning is that you do it! An outsider can help immensely. Our Model incorporates all elements that are included in the planning literature and are generally accepted by academic researchers as essential.

Strategic, Tactical, and Implementation Planning

  • Facilitation for offsites and conferences
  • Strategic Planning Training
  • Strategic Planning Involvement

You can enlist Dr. Kurke and appropriate associates to steep themselves in your industry and become a member of your planning team, rather than just a facilitator.