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Design Driven Innovation: Changing the Rules of Competition by Radically Innovating what Things Mean
Roberto Verganti, Professor of Management of Innovation, Politecnico di Milano, and Author.
In this inspiring talk Professor Verganti explores how companies are using design to change the way they compete, and what this means for business in future...
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Robin Bew, Chief Economist of the Economist Intelligence Unit, met with Sir George Cox, Former Chair of the Design Council, to discuss how design thinking will aid the post-recession recovery.
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In order for COP16 to succeed, a renewed focus on the implementation of a global solution to climate change issues is key. There is undoubtedly great potential for future international collaboration to meet the challenges of creating a more sustainable planet, but what should the next steps be, and what will compel governments, business and...
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Over 150 senior HR leaders and experts attended Economist Conferences' Talent Management Conference on Tuesday May 25th 2010, at The Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel, London.
Speakers and delegates shared some fascinating and challenging views on the kind of talent and leadership that companies will need to succeed in the new business environment...
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With a programme developed by Economist Conferences, and held in association with the National Football League, The Global Sport Summit is exclusively reserved for 100 of the most influential figures in global sport.
Since its launch in 2007, The Global Sport Summit has tracked the rapid evolution of the business of sport. This year, with high...
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On March 11th - 12th, 250 design practitioners and business leaders gathered in London for The Big Rethink. It was jeans verses suits as these two communities converged to discuss how major disruptions to business are paving the way for design-led business innovation.
Over twenty presentations were delivered over the course of the two days...
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See the photos from The Sustainability Summit 2010, which took place on February 25th 2010 at The Radisson BLU Portman Hotel, London.
Speakers included:Roger Harrabin, Environment Analyst, BBCTim Smit, Chief Executive and Co-founder, Eden ProjectJonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the FutureJeremy Hobbs, Executive...
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The Economist calls for nominations for the 2010 Innovation Awards.
Nominations for The Economist's Innovation Awards are now open and will be accepted until April 1st 2010. Readers may nominate individuals (not companies) in one of the seven following categories: bioscience, business process, computing and telecoms, consumer goods and services,...
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Robin Bew, Chief Economist of the Economist Intelligence Unit, met with Sir George Cox, Former Chair of the Design Council, earlier this week to discuss how design thinking will aid the post-recession recovery.
Watch the conversation HERE
Robin Bew and Sir George Cox will be speaking at the Redesigning Business Summit on March 11th and 12th.
