Training Courses and Business Design Consulting built on the 8-Step Scale® — the center for "new think."
Technology accelerates, consumer tastes shift, industries consolidate — the landscape has changed for good. Thriving in it takes a radically different approach to problem-solving: a "new think" to grow and future-proof careers and businesses.
The Think8 Global Institute is the center for "new think" — offering training and consulting built on an entirely innovative system, the 8-Step Scale®. Created by co-founders Mark Shekter and Nancy Trites Botkin, it identifies and handles the eight key points common to every successful business, career, and creative activity.
Award-winning writer and producer who turned a career in the creative arts into a repeatable business system. Author of the #1 best-seller Think8.
Emmy-winning writer and producer, co-architect of the 8-Step Scale® — shaping creativity into whole, thriving businesses.
We believe the future is ours to shape.
We believe the right process unlocks our full creative potential.
We believe everyone has the innate capacity to make it remarkable.
Think8: 8 Steps to Ignite Your Creative Genius in Business, Career & Life, by Mark Shekter, distills the system into a practical read — origins, case studies, and tips for putting each step to work.
A #1 best-seller across creativity, business development, entrepreneurship, and self-help.
Get the book →A tool that nurtures a collaborative mindset and aligns everyone toward a common vision.
The best business decision and investment I ever made.
Integral to our growth — it would have been hard to navigate without it.
Helps people reach their full potential — for anyone who wants to define and achieve success.
I've never witnessed better outcomes from leadership teams after applying the process.
A unique model for helping people rethink innovation and creativity.
One system, many doors. Training and consulting at the core — with labs, capital, and regional incubation programs extending the 8-Step Scale® around the world.
Business Design Consulting that builds a Dynamic Blueprint™ for accelerated growth.
Core serviceLive courses in the 8-Step Scale® — 9 hours over 3 days, small groups, online or in Montréal.
Core serviceThe Institute's venture and innovation lab applying "new think" to emerging ideas.
Confirm contentFunding and investment pathways for ventures that qualify through the programs.
Confirm contentStartup incubation for international founders building in Portugal — RNI network.
Visit Portugal →t8p.ptDesignated organization for Canada's Start-Up Visa — incubation toward permanent residency.
Visit Canada →think8.ca