Globally recognized authority who challenges conventional wisdom in project management, innovation, and leadership
Pre-Project Analysis Pioneer | IpOp Model Creator | ISO 56007 Co-Author
Fair and Caring Leadership Framework Creator | Pioneer in Measuring Manager-Generated Engagement
Prof. Raphaël H Cohen is a globally recognized authority who challenges conventional wisdom in project and innovation management and leadership. As co-author of the ISO 56007 international standard and creator of two groundbreaking frameworks—the IpOp Model for pre-project analysis and the Fair and Caring Leadership framework—he brings both academic rigor and hard-won entrepreneurial experience to every engagement.
What sets Raphaël apart is his refusal to accept traditional so-called "best practices" at face value. With a track record of founding and scaling multiple ventures, coaching over 300 innovation projects, and teaching at leading business schools, he delivers keynotes that debunk myths, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable frameworks that organizations can implement immediately—not just inspiring ideas, but complete proven governance systems for deployment.
His presentations combine humor, real-life war stories, thought-provoking insights, and field-tested tools that attendees can use the next day. Expect to laugh, think differently, and leave with concrete frameworks that actually work.
The most holistic and rigorous methodology for pre-project analysis, now integrated into ISO 56007. Stop wasting resources on projects that should never have been approved.
One of the only structured approaches capturing the levers managers can use to generate engagement. Pioneered novel measurement of manager-generated engagement.
Why traditional project selection fails and how the IpOp Model optimizes your portfolio before you invest.
Explore Topic →Measure what matters: engagement generated by managers, not just overall satisfaction.
Explore Topic →Debunk myths and learn proven practices for initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Explore Topic →Move beyond buzzwords with a structured governance framework for real implementation.
Explore Topic →Book Prof. Raphaël H Cohen for keynotes that challenge assumptions, debunk myths, and provide frameworks your team can implement immediately.