Dr. Maksim Godovykh brings over two decades of leadership across research, business, government, and international organizations. His work has appeared in top-tier academic journals and has been featured in books, encyclopedias, industry publications, and major media outlets. He has led the development of government programs and organized more than a hundred high-impact forums, conferences, conventions, and other landmark events.
Maksim is driven by a passion for creating projects that make a difference—serving communities, industry, government, academia, and a wide range of stakeholders. With a deep commitment to empowering younger generations, he believes that even the most profound knowledge must be translated into action to inspire others, cultivate growth, and spark meaningful change.
Selected Books Authored by Maksim Godovykh
Kid-Friendly World: How to Make Communities, Destinations, Hotels, Events, and Experiences More Welcoming for Children and Their Families
Kid-Friendly World presents a visionary yet practical guide to creating inclusive communities, destinations, and experiences where children and families feel welcome. Drawing on global case studies, developmental science, and participatory design, it equips planners, educators, and hospitality professionals with tools to make children co-creators of the spaces we share. View on Amazon
Empowering Innovation: A Guide to Innovation Initiatives, Activities, and Events
Empowering Innovation is a practical guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and institutions to build dynamic innovation ecosystems through structured strategies, collaboration, and resource alignment. Drawing on real-world examples, it offers actionable insights for fostering innovation, scaling ideas, and driving sustainable impact across sectors. View on Amazon
Events by Kids: A Prents Guide to Raising Confident, Creative, and Capable Children
Events by Kids is a hands-on guide that empowers children to plan and lead their own events, helping them build confidence, creativity, and essential life skills. Blending child development insights with practical strategies, it shows parents how event planning can become a powerful tool for nurturing leadership, resilience, and collaboration in everyday life. View on Amazon
Research Acceleration: Strategies and Tools for Fostering Research Impact
Research Acceleration offers a practical framework for transforming the research process, helping individuals and institutions increase efficiency, relevance, and real-world impact. Drawing on two decades of global experience, it introduces innovative tools and strategies to streamline research, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful change across academia, policy, and industry. View on Amazon
Tourism Impacts
This book examines tourism’s dual role as a driver of economic growth and a source of complex social, environmental, and psychological impacts on destination communities. Moving beyond traditional metrics, it offers tools and methods to understand and manage tourism’s full effects on residents’ well-being, quality of life, and long-term sustainability. View on Amazon
100 Kids Events: An Encyclopedia of Activities and Events to Organize with Kids
100 Kids Events is a creative guide filled with fun, educational, and community-focused activities that empower children to lead, plan, and collaborate. From art and STEM to business, charity, and cultural festivals, this book offers inspiring ideas to help kids build confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills. View on Amazon
Measuring Patient Experience in Healthcare
Measuring Patient Experience in Healthcare offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, evaluating, and enhancing patient experience as a key driver of satisfaction, trust, and outcomes. Blending theory with real-world strategies, it equips healthcare professionals with tools to implement patient-centered practices, improve care delivery, and foster lasting system-wide improvements. View on Amazon
Event Experience: A Guide to Understanding, Measuring, and Improving Attendees’ Experiences
Event Experience explores how to design, measure, and enhance events by understanding the cognitive, emotional, sensory, and behavioral responses of attendees. With practical strategies and real-world examples, it equips organizers to create memorable, personalized, and sustainable events that meet audience expectations and drive lasting impact. View on Amazon
U-Shape of Life
U-Shape of Life: Turning Struggles into Growth reveals how a common life pattern—initial progress, a period of stagnation, and eventual renewal—can be harnessed for personal and professional transformation. Blending research, real-world stories, and practical tools, it helps readers navigate life’s low points and turn them into powerful opportunities for growth. View on Amazon
Academic publications authored by Dr. Godovykh can be found on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nwFRHs8AAAAJ&hl
Kid-Friendly World
The Kid-Friendly World project, founded by Dr. Godovykh and his family, aims to foster the creation of inclusive environments where children and families can thrive. In addition to numerous publications, educational courses, meetups, and other activities for families and kids, Kid-Friendly World blends global case studies, developmental science, and research to redefine child-centered design as a catalyst for healthier, more vibrant communities and organizations.
From public spaces and tourism destinations to hotels, events, and policy strategies, the project provides tools and insights to guide community stakeholders, planners, educators, and hospitality leaders. It positions children as co-creators—not just users—of the spaces we share and demonstrates how family-centered design can attract more visitors, guests, attendees, and residents.
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