One Dot, Two Dots, Get Some New Dots : Before You Can Connect the Dots, You Have to Collect the Dots

Management and innovation expert David Silverstein explores why collecting the dots, the information that is all around us, is key to solving problems and developing innovative strategies and breakthrough ideas. Through real-world examples of some of today's leading companies, you will see how dot collection can lead you to be more creative and stay ahead of your competitors. In "One Dot, Two Dots, Get Some New Dots," you will discover: why collecting lots of information is so important, how to accelerate your learning and creativity, and 12 techniques for becoming an expert dot collector.

David Silverstein is the CEO of BMGI, which he founded in 1999. Since then, he has grown the company to an internationally recognized and highly respected firm specializing in business performance, strategic planning and innovation. As CEO, David drives BMGI's strategic direction with a focus on continuously improving existing offerings while constantly searching for the next generation of business excellence methods, tools and practices. Recently, David has turned his attention to innovation and business strategy and the identification of cutting edge solutions.

As a highly regarded public speaker and author, David shares his vision around the globe where he has shared the stage with notable figures such as Jack Welch, Larry Bossidy, Jim McNerney and Steven Covey. A sought-after thought leader, he has written on innovation, performance and business leadership for numerous publications including BusinessWeek, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, American Executive, Worth Magazine and BP Trends. David has also authored several books on innovation and business leadership, most recently publishing additions to the "Connect the Dots Series."

BACKGROUND
At Seagate Technology, David was responsible for implementing Six Sigma across the company's Asia-Pacific manufacturing operations, where two-thirds of the 104,000 employees were located.

Before joining Seagate Technology, David served as Operations Manager for Bayside Controls, a small manufacturer based in New York. Prior to that, he spent seven years as an officer in the U.S. Navy's elite nuclear submarine force where he was recognized for his superior leadership and his efforts to improve operations. His naval education included graduate-level training in nuclear, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering.

David received an MBA from George Washington University, and holds a dual B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Ithaca College.