OpenIDEO want to know - "How might we increase social impact?" In an approach similar to Manchester: Knowledge Capital's 'Innovation Boardroom' programme, Ideo are asking for your inspiration and there's 5 days left in this phase of the current challenge.
This morning, the latest working paper from the Commission for New Economy was launched. It considers how Greater Manchester might move forward in stimulating innovation and sustainable growth. What are your thoughts on the recommended strategy?
Capital Relations were thrilled to advise the Manchester International Festival on community engagement and learning outcomes for the worlds first retrofit urban Vertical Farm. The project was launched at MIF11 on Sunday, following an inspiring talk and Q&A with Dickson Despommier, international expert on food futures. You can watch the Alpha Farm video, produced by Creative Concern and shown at the the festival here.
Great post from Neil Perkins on the burgeoning relationship between digital marketing and technology. Technology is, or has potential to be, a key enabler of experience, but are the old school ad men (and women) listening?
"If you don't design the future, someone else will" is a meme to remember, and we can design that future brighter, together. Micah's brief exhibition of posters previously seen on Manchester streets closes on Saturday - get to the Northern Quarter before it does.
McKinsey have found that the internet was responsible for 20% of economic growth over the past 5 years, and as a sector contributes more to GDP than energy and agriculture.
As businesses and governments look to the future, they would do well to remember that executing on their existing strategy may no longer be good enough. They must think more deeply about the opportunities and risks presented by the evolving trends, and the driving forces behind them.
If you're a creative business you could benefit from a TSB grant of up to £250k, and their door is always open - especially to start-ups.
Bud Caddell explains why you should understand ecosystems and develop relationships which can transform your business.
Corridor Connections and MSP invite Roy Sandbach of Proctor & Gamble R&D to join a panel discussion on ‘Brand Building’
