Gregory Carpenter

Dr. Gregory Carpenter is the Principal Partner of CW PENSEC, holds the title of Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts in London, and was named the National Security Agency’s Operations Officer of the Year. He is a coauthor of Reverse Deception and an advisor for RedSeer Security, a Senior Advisor for ARIC, Inc., and a Special Operations Medical Association member. Dr. Carpenter has also served on the International Board of Advisors for the Mackenzie Institute and as an advisor for EC-Council University. Prior to his current role, Dr. Carpenter held various senior military and civilian positions, Chief Security Officer, including Vice President for Cyber Operations, Chief of Security Testing, Chief Operations Officer, Counterintelligence Division Chief, Chief of Special Space Operations, and Functional Team Lead for Electronic Warfare. Gregory is a retired officer who served 27 years in the U.S. Army. He holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a Doctorate in Public Health. His professional certifications include Certified Information Security Manager, Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, and ISO-9000 lead auditor.


Session

08-15
12:00
120min
Creative Problem-Solving
Gregory Carpenter

This workshop immerses participants into using both familiar and unfamiliar creative methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and the application of diverse tool sets. This comprehensive program spans from understanding the fundamentals of creativity to the practical utilization of creative tool kits for generating and focusing options in problem-solving scenarios. By the end of the day, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for creative problem-solving, fostering an innovative mindset, and providing practical tools for addressing challenges in real-world scenarios. The workshop is designed to engage participants through structured problem-solving activities, allowing them to apply various techniques in hands-on labs. It will begin with an introduction to a range of problem-solving strategies, including idea-generation and focusing tools, among others. These techniques will help participants approach challenges systematically and creatively. The workshop will be divided into groups by the facilitator, with each group tackling different labs. As participants work through the labs, they will practice and apply the tools and techniques introduced earlier. The facilitator will guide the groups, providing support and facilitating discussion to ensure participants are effectively using the problem-solving methods. This collaborative and interactive format encourages active learning and helps participants refine their problem-solving skills in a real-world context.

Workshops
Workshop B / Tobin 221

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