Erik Lerdahl is both a professor in Creativity and Service innovation and the founder of Coboost, an application for Co-innovation and co-creation. He has led a wige range of innovation processes and strategic design projects for the industry. He has been responsible for larger future scenario projects for different industries, being the author of the reports. He is a reknown speaker in the field of creativity, innovation, scenario development, co-creation, meeting culture, service design and workshop facilitation. He took a Ph.D. in creativity and innovation processes at the University of Trondheim (NTNU).In 2007 Erik published the bestselling book "Slagkraft", a handbook on creativity and idea development. The book is used as a textbook at many college and university educations in Norway and Denmark. In 2015 Erik published an extensive book om meeting management: "Slagkraftige møter" and in 2018 he published a workbook on creativity and innovation processes: “Nyskapning". Besides being a consultant, Erik is an active singer and has frequently concerts. Lately he has specialised on French chanson, like Piaf, Montand, Trenet, Aznavour etc. He often uses singing as part of his talks and speeches. He has also written several books of aphorisms; short sayings with a punch. The latest one came in 2018: "Ord til øyeblikket", words for Now. Specialties: Creative methods, design methods, meeting management, innovation management, event management, scenario development, strategic thinking