Credentials

Academic rigor combined with entrepreneurial experience. Here's why organizations worldwide trust Prof. Raphaël H Cohen.

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ISO 56007 Co-Author

International standard for innovation ideas and opportunities management

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IpOp Model Creator

The most holistic pre-project analysis framework, now part of ISO standard

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Fair & Caring Leadership Creator

Pioneering framework for measuring manager-generated engagement

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Serial Entrepreneur

Founded and scaled multiple successful ventures

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Best-Selling Author

40,000+ readers across multiple languages

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Professor at Leading Schools

University of Geneva, ESCP, Thunderbird, HEC Lausanne

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300+ Projects Coached

Innovation projects across Fortune 500 companies and startups

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Global Experience

Business and personal experience on 4 continents

Original Frameworks & Tools

IpOp Model

IpOp Model
Pre-project analysis framework

EazyMirror - Fair and Caring Leadership

Fair & Caring Leadership
Engagement generation framework

  • IpOp Model: The most holistic and rigorous methodology for pre-project analysis, now integrated into ISO 56007
  • Fair and Caring Leadership: One of the only structured approaches capturing the levers managers can use to generate engagement
  • IpOpTools Platform: Software that operationalizes the IpOp Model for organizational deployment
  • Pioneer in measuring engagement generated by managers (not just overall engagement)

Academic & Professional Background

  • Professor and Guest Lecturer at University of Geneva
  • Guest Lecturer at ESCP Business School
  • Guest Lecturer at Thunderbird School of Global Management
  • Guest Lecturer at HEC Lausanne
  • Guest Lecturer at emlyon business school
  • Serial Entrepreneur - Founder & CEO of multiple successful ventures
  • Business Angel with extensive investment experience
  • Regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and academic journals

Publications & Intellectual Property

  • "Pre-project Excellence: Unleashing the Power of IpOp Model and ISO 56007 for Superior Project Outcomes and Selection" - Best-seller with 40,000+ readers in English, French, and Spanish
  • "Les leviers de l'engagement - 54 bonnes pratiques pour entraîner, inspirer et réussir ensemble" - English translation forthcoming: "Driving Employee Engagement: The Leader's Blueprint with Proven Practices for Team Excellence"
  • Co-author of ISO 56007 - International standard for innovation ideas and opportunities management
  • Numerous articles in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and peer-reviewed academic journals

Select Client Organizations

Orange
BNP Paribas
Capgemini
Swisscom
Logitech
PMI

Plus many banks, public sector hospitals, and other organizations across industries.

Languages & Availability

  • Fluent: English and French
  • Conversational: Spanish
  • Available Formats: Keynotes (30-90 min), Half-day to multi-day workshops, Executive masterclasses, Panel discussions and fireside chats
  • Delivery: Virtual and in-person engagements worldwide
  • Custom Programs: Combinations of multiple frameworks tailored to your needs

Ready to Work with Raphaël?

Bring academic rigor and entrepreneurial experience to your next event.