Stephen Denning

Stephen Denning

Keynote Speaker: Steve Denning is the premier consultant and author of books on the power of storytelling as a leadership and communication tool.

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Stephen Denning Biography

Steve Denning is the premier consultant and author of books on the power of storytelling as a leadership and communication tool. No other business mind today has done more to show how leaders use narrative to spark change, communicate who your – and your company – are, get people working together, transmit values, tame the grapevine, generate transformational innovation and lead people into the future.

Steve, a former director of KM at the World Bank, now works with organizations worldwide on knowledge management and capturing organizational knowledge through stories. His clients include scores of Fortune 500 companies.

His highly acclaimed books include:

    The Secret Language of Leadership (Jossey-Bass, October 2007)

    The Leader's Guide to Storytelling (Jossey Bass, 2005)

    Storytelling in Organizations: How Narrative and Storytelling Are Transforming Twenty-first Century Management (Elsevier, 2004)

    Squirrel Inc: A Fable of Leadership and Storytelling (Jossey-Bass, 2004)

    The Springboard: How Storytelling Ignites Action in Knowledge-Era Organizations (Butterworth Heinemann, 2000)

Formerly Program Director of Knowledge Management at the World Bank, Steve was selected as one of the world’s Ten Most Admired Knowledge Leaders (Teleos), along with Jack Welch and John Chambers, in November 2000.  In April 2003, he was ranked one of the World's Top Two Hundred Business Gurus by Davenport & Prusak in What's The Big Idea? (Harvard Business School Press, 2003).  He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has published a novel and a volume of poetry.

Using the energy and zeal of a gifted storyteller, Steve’s talks demonstrate how storytelling can help transform an organization and enable its reinvention.

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What topics does Stephen Denning speak about?

Stephen Denning is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Business Leadership, Change Management and Leadership.

Where does Stephen Denning travel from?

Stephen Denning generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Stephen Denning is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Business Leadership and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen Denning for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stephen Denning generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dave deBronkart, Michael Bungay Stanier and Randy Pennington. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen Denning for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Stephen Denning to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stephen Denning for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stephen Denning, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stephen Denning or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Stephen Denning for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Stephen Denning, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stephen Denning, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stephen Denning speak about?

    Stephen Denning is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Business Leadership, Change Management and Leadership.
  • Where does Stephen Denning travel from?

    Stephen Denning generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Stephen Denning?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stephen Denning for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen Denning for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stephen Denning or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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