Innovation Resource Consulting Group is a research and executive development firm dedicated to assisting organizations and their leaders in capitalizing on emerging trends, and driving growth through innovation. With clients in over 50 countries, we assist multinational organizations as well as small and mid-sized firms in a wide variety of industries. Economic development agencies and ministries of industry and tourism call upon us to help sharpen their ability to ignite innovation and capitalize on future trends for growth, profit, and competitive advantage. With over 30 years experience in the profession, Robert Tucker is president of the company and a globally-recognized leader in innovation.
ROBERT B. TUCKER
Robert B. Tucker is a global futurist and innovation keynote speaker with a client list that includes over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies. President and founder of The Innovation Resource, Tucker is an internationally recognized pioneer in the field of innovation, Tucker’s highly interactive presentations lead audiences on a guided tour inside the world’s most creative companies. Through stories and examples, Tucker shows leaders how to tap the mindset, skillset and toolset of innovation to embrace change, discover opportunity and avoid obsolescence. Known for his in-depth customization, Tucker provides today’s leaders with practical strategies, cutting edge insights, and inspiration to take action once back at the office.
MEET THE TEAM
RUTH ANN HATTORI
Ruth Ann Hattori is a senior consultant in the TIR network whose expertise is in product and strategy innovation. After building apparel maker Rocky Mountain Clothing Company into a $50 million business, Hattori co-founded Innovation Network, a global association of innovation practitioners. Ruth Ann has worked with dozens of organizations worldwide including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Otto Bock Healthcare, and Intrawest to produce breakthrough products and strategies. Hattori is co-author of the recent book, Innovation Training.
GERALD BERSTELL
Gerald Berstell is a senior consultant and researcher in the TIR Network. Berstell is the originator of Customer Case Research, a groundbreaking method for listening to customers and prospective customers for breakthrough innovations. An alternative to surveys or focus groups, CCR uncovers previously unknown, unarticulated and unmet customer needs and purchase drivers by helping organizations find what they didn’t even know they should look for. A former McKinsey consultant, Berstell holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and B.S. and Master’s degrees in Architecture from M.I.T. His 25 years consulting experience include projects for Abbott Laboratories, Blue Cross, BP Amoco, IBM, McGraw-Hill, Michelin, NBC, and Pfizer.
DANA WOLCOTT
Dana Wolcott is a senior consultant in the TIR network, with over 30 years experience working at the intersections of new technology, ideas, trends and unmet customer needs. Dana has done consulting work with BASF, DoseCue, LLC, and SC Johnson through Innovation Focus, and holds 19 US Patents.