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Most recently, Chic joined LAVA Group as its Chief Creativity Officer. In addition, Chic maintains his position as president of the Creative Management Group and is an adjunct faculty member at:
- Andersen Consulting's Center for Professional Education
- IBM's Advanced Management School
- The University of Virginia's Darden Business School
- The YPO University (Young President's Organization)
- The FBI Academy
Chic's passion is inspiring executives, MBA students and children to be curious first... critical second while problem solving. During the last 20 years, Chic has given over 2500 presentations and has teamed up with talent ranging from Tom Peters and Stephen Covey to Cirque Du Soleil and Second City. Chic is the author of "What a Great Idea!" and "Yes, But…". Upon its release, "What a Great Idea!" was a main selection of the Executive Book Club and is now also published in Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese and Spanish. In 2001, Harvard Business School released a case study on Chic Thompson's speaking career entitled "What a Great Idea®." Chic's second book, "Yes, But…" is a guide to overcoming the bureaucratic language that stifles continuous innovation.
Chic received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Delaware and a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia.
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