Jeffrey Baumgartner

Author, artist and creativist.

Jeffrey Baumgartner is a multifaceted professional known for his work as an author, artist, and creativity consultant. He specializes in creativity and innovation, offering workshops and keynote speeches globally for various organizations, including businesses, governments, and non-profits. His experience spans multiple continents, having worked in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.1 2

Background and Education

Baumgartner holds a degree in fine arts with a specialization in sculpture from Richmond University in London. He has also been certified to teach English as a foreign language, which he has done in several countries including Portugal, Germany, the USA, and Thailand.1 2 His eclectic career includes founding one of Thailand's first web and multimedia development companies in the early 1990s and advising the European Commission on e-commerce strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises.1 2

Publications and Contributions

He has authored several books on innovation and creativity:

The Way of the Innovation Master (2010)
Anticonventional Thinking: The Creative Alternative to Brainstorming (2015)
The Insane Journey (2013), a science fiction-humor novel.

Baumgartner also writes a long-running newsletter titled Report 103, which focuses on business innovation.1 2 3 His innovative approach includes developing techniques like Anticonventional Thinking (ACT), which he promotes as a more effective alternative to traditional brainstorming methods.1

Current Focus

Currently based in Erps-Kwerps, Belgium, Baumgartner continues to focus on enhancing creative thinking skills within organizations to foster better problem-solving and innovation capabilities. He is passionate about collaborating with individuals and teams to unlock their creative potential.2 3