EdEd Bernacki began the Idea Factory in 1996 to help individuals and organizations develop their capacity to innovate. He believes that many great ideas already exist in our organizations but that they do not have the skills and systems to find, develop and act on these ideas. His workshops and presentations focus on the key skills for innovative thinking. These skills are crucial for building a capacity to innovate. These are the skills for managing ideas. Ed also created “Wow! Great Idea!” to meet the demand for innovative publications on the themes ideas and innovation.

All presentations are based on the theme of “Wow! That's a Great Idea!”.

• Briefings on innovation - themes range from “what makes innovative organizations innovative” and “how to build a     capacity to innovate in  your organization.
  
• Half or Full Day Training Workshops  - Training programs help participants deal with three key concerns: what is     innovation; how do I start to be more innovative; and where do I start to be more innovative?
  
• Conference keynote speeches and workshops - Themes include: Finding More Ideas at This Conference, How to Find More     and Bigger Ideas thatCount, and Managing for Greater Innovation.
  
• Innovation strategies - A plan to foster innovative thinking should be simple and concise to encompass the key decisions     necessary to create the right conditions for innovative thinking.
• Conference or Retreat Planning – Ed Bernacki has worked with organizations to help shape more innovative conferences.     Whether or not the overall theme is innovation, he works to involve participants in ways that lead to results that go     beyond learning.
• One Week To Greater Innovation – A combined program of training workshops and “idea factory” strategy sessions to     instill new skills and set a direction for an innovation policy or strategy.