Barbara Stennes, CEO of de Bono Consulting, today announced plans to partner with simulation

expert Dan Topf for an exclusive Innovation Summit for Business Leaders. The Innovation

Summit will focus on key skills needed to foster innovation during challenging times.

The Innovation Summit will take place Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 8:30 to Noon at the

beautiful Science Center located in downtown Des Moines. Best of all, it's FREE.

"We're targeting three key focus areas," Barbara explained. "Learning about innovation through

a simulation, exploring skills needed to become more innovative yourself, and engaging your

workforce in strategic innovation."

The event is designed for anyone who is feeling the pressure to innovate but is unsure how to get

started. It's also an opportunity to network with others to share best practices in innovation.

Each participant will receive a free book, Innovation Case by Case, (a $17 value).

"It's a great way to learn—for people who take the need for innovation seriously but aren't so

serious that they can't have fun exploring options," said Barbara, who is known for her engaging

style as well as her many years of experience in the field.

de Bono Consulting provides customized training and facilitation services and certification

programs for corporations around the world. Learn more at http://www.debonoconsulting.com