‘Collaboration’ Articles

IoD event in Bath: Using Business Biomimetics to innovate in product and packaging development

IoD event in Bath: Using Business Biomimetics to innovate in product and packaging development

Dr Phil Richardson will be presenting his experiences in apply Business Biomimetics to innovate in product and packaging development in Bath on the 2nd Feb 2012. He will be sharing examples from a range of blue chip organisations to show that there is a different way of creating game changing results by tapping into natures’ [Continue]

Collaboration in the charity sector

Collaboration in the charity sector

For many charities the delivery of their strategy between 2012 and 2015 will come under significant pressure due to changes in the economy. For many, there will be tough decisions as to where to invest, what products and services to develop and what groups to focus on. To drive better value there are a number [Continue]

Simply smarter office – how Plantronics are delivering simply smarter communications

I have just been to Plantronics in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire to learn how the use of a smarter way of working is helping businesses improve in a number of areas I thought it would be worth sharing a number of the key points. Plantronics have just reduced their office space by 50% and moved from [Continue]

Symbiosis: natural partnering

Symbiosis: natural partnering

Introduction In the vast majority of businesses competent management teams grapple with the complexities of business. Current thinking suggests that future business survival will be determined by the quality of the partnerships between and within organisations. Traditionally strategy development has been based on industrial models and found favour [Continue]

Fit for the future: Why innovation needs to be random, sexual and diverse or you will never stretch the giraffe’s neck

Fit for the future: Why innovation needs to be random, sexual and diverse or you will never stretch the giraffe’s neck

By having a better understanding of the theory behind evolution it is possible to biologize business problems and create a new way of doing innovation. Known as biomimetics this research based approach can have a fundamental effect on a business’s survival in turbulent times. Nature has become adept at surviving  tough environments so who [Continue]

Partnering and collaboration champions – PSL

Partnering and collaboration champions – PSL

If your business strategy depends on partnering and collaborations then you need to be talking to PSL. PSL are the thought leaders in partnering and through their executive network they share and drive best practice. For a copy of their Partner newsletter click here. The Partner . PSL are also the driver behind the new [Continue]